I crave rest–especially rest that is assured. I’m a busy mom with four kids. When I was able to slow down enough to start reading the book Rest Assured, by Vicki Courtney, it felt like taking a deep breath in and breathing out the frantic, hurried pace that seems to dictate my life. The first chapter of the book had me contemplating the dilemma most moms grapple with.
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We make them. We live by them. And yet we complain that we are too busy … as if our schedules control us. But in order to rest, we need to let go and loosen the reigns of our hurried pace and the tight schedule that leaves little room to be still.
The first part of the book (Enemies of Rest: the Intervention) helps readers discover the root cause of our seeming addiction to busyness. The author leads readers through an intervention process with questions at the end of each chapter to self-evaluate our behavior.
The second part of the book (Redeeming Rest: The Recovery) offers a plan to bring back some quiet into our lives. Each chapter ends with self-reflection at the Rest Stop and even includes The One Week Dare. The One Week Dare offers practical ways to be at rest, including turning off social media!
This was the perfect time for me to read this book. I have been working on being still in my soul, even when my life feels busy and chaotic. Rest Assured challenged me to take the reigns of my schedule in order to create those moments of solitude to refuel.
I loved this book! I can’t wait to reread it and take my time answering the study questions.
Rest Assured: A Recovery Plan for Weary Souls
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Hello there! I'm Valerie, a mom of four and wife of 27 years. My writing inspires others to cultivate courageous faith and find solace in trusting God, especially in moments of fear and uncertainty. Join me on this adventure as we explore the beauty of trusting God when we are afraid. 
Wow, this seems like an interesting, soul-refreshing read!
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Looks like an amazing book — thanks for sharing!
Hi Valerie, It sounds like I need to get this book just to have the excuse to take a break. 🙂 I laugh because I often let me schedule control me, which I consider as self-inflicted stress — no one to blame but myself. Thanks for sharing your thoughts and encouraging me to check out Rest Assured.
Schedules! Schedules! It’s hard to keep up, isn’t it Marva? I’m so glad to have friends like you who understand and are always there to offer encouragement along the path of our busy lives. I pray you have a restful day!
I have often had to step back and review my “to-do” list.
For sure! Oh how our lists can get to be way too much! Thank you for taking the time to comment Sheryl!
We all need to remember how to rest. I have to remind myself often of the importance of taking time for rest and prayer and contemplation. We think we don’t have time, but it actually helps us have less stress which also enables us to accomplish the things that are necessary! Blessings! I’m visiting from #LMMLinkup!
Hi Gayl,
You’re so right! We’ll never have the time to rest if we don’t make it. Thank you for commenting. Have a restful day!
I just saw this book and ALMOST bought it! Crystal Paine (Money Saving Mom) just announced that this will be the next book in her book club, also. I think this book may be following me!
It’s a great book Rebecca! Did you ever end up getting it and going through that study?
Being able to be at rest within even when there’s chaos without is vital for us mamas! Sounds like some good recommendations in this book.
Yes, Abi because us mamas know that things are often chaotic, lol!
The message of this book ties in with my resolve for 2016 to slow down and quit the ceaseless striving! Thanks!
I understand..I have that same resolve for 2016 Michele! So glad you stopped by.
I just got this book from book look bloggers and I can’t wait to read it!
I hope you like it too Ashley!
I’ll have to add this one to my list. Have to read a few for reviews myself. This sounds like one I’ll need after all this blogging. Merry Christmas Valerie.
I hope you had a Merry Christmas Michelle…with plenty of rest!