This session discusses on practical rest options. The group also shared their thoughts and reflections and discussed the concept of rest and its significance in spiritual growth. The importance of meditation, adhering to God’s blueprint for rest and peace, and cultivating a spirit of rest and peace in daily life were also emphasized.
Group Study Recording
BEFORE VIEWING THE RECORDING:
Listen to these songs from our Psalm 23 playlist and use them as your prayer to center yourself before watching the recording.
As you listen, write down what Spirit speaks to you through the songs. You could also use the initial 13-15 minutes to journal.
- Shall Not Want | Elevation Worship & Maverick
- Leanna Crawford – Still Waters
- THEN Click Here to View the Zoom Recording
Resources
Bible Parallels
Make a practice of visiting BibleHub.com to study individual verses and read them in dozens of Bible versions.
https://biblehub.com/psalms/23-2.htm
Follow Up
Next Steps
- Be sure to add the next 4 weeks of study to your calendar along with reminders to study ahead.
- Listen to the songs in our playlist and journal on how they speak to you.
- Journal about their experiences with rest and spiritual peace.
- All participants are directed to:
- Spend time reflecting on Psalm 23:2 throughout the week.
- Practice meditation (or quiet reflection), even if just for a few minutes daily.
- Reflect on how physical rest connects to spiritual rest in their lives.
- Consider ways to bring a sense of peace with them in challenging situations.
- Be intentional about creating moments of peace and stillness in their daily lives.
- Create dedicated time for rest and self-care on a regular basis.
- Set boundaries around rest time and communicate these to others.
- Create dedicated time for rest and self-care on a regular basis.
- Continue meditation on green pastures by looking up images of still waters.
- Search for green pastures in your physical environment and water to pray in this week to deepen your spiritual connection.
- Practice meditation (or quiet reflection), even if just for a few minutes daily.
- Prepare for discussing Psalm 23:3 in next week’s session.
- Spend time reflecting on Psalm 23:2 throughout the week.
- Invite someone else to register and join next week’s Bible study.
Journaling and Discussion Questions
I would LOVE if you would take personal time to journal your responses to these questions. Maybe one or two, each day through the week. After you take time with these questions yourself, invite a friend to discuss with you! Maybe next week you can connect with one of the members from our group discussion!
- 00:00 WELCOME and What did those songs “speak” to you? What did Spirit Speak to you during those songs?
- 00:09:10 When was the last time you got rest that felt good for your soul?
- What is God requiring of you OR Leaving you IN so you CAN rest?
- How does the still AND QUIET lead you to rest?
- What does rest look like to you?
- 00:09:53 Read different Translations : https://biblehub.com/psalms/23-2.htm
- 00:12:47-00:16:00 What’s the difference between he lets me and he makes me lie down?
- How many of you can relate to psalms 23 and two?
- Does that speak your language or do you need a rod and a staff?
- 00:49:00 How would you describe spiritual rest?
- 00:50:46 Why do you think God ‘makes’ us lie down and rest?
- 00:53:00 How frequently do you have a “ME Day”?
- How often do you take a day for yourself?
NOTE: Christians are called to rest once a WEEK?? (no shade, but MUCH pressure)
- How often do you take a day for yourself?
- 01:02:46 What keeps you from restingโphysically or spiritually?
- 01:07:52 How do you create peace or stillness in your life?
- Do you find it challenging to carve out time for peace and reflection?
- 01:06:11 What are some signs that youโre in need of rest?
- 01:12:24 Who else is in survivor mode??
