Resting should be the easiest thing in the world, but it&apos;s not. In this sermon excerpt, we look at five major reasons why it&apos;s so hard to rest so that we can recognize these barriers in our own lives.

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Five Reasons Why It's So Hard to Find Real Rest (Sermon Excerpt)

Jesus invites us to rest. It sounds like the easiest thing in the world... until you actually try to do it. In this message, we explore the possibility that the chronic busyness that passes for normal in our world might be a symptom of a much deeper sickness, a form of spiritual slavery.

Why Is It So Hard to Rest? Exodus 5

We all experience the groanings of this world. We all long for something more in the midst of our struggles. Could it be that our groanings actually point us to the truth of God&apos;s glory?

Groanings & Glory. Romans 8:18-30

Sometimes the most important truths in life can&apos;t be perceived by the five senses. Moses knew this when he stared out at an impassable Red Sea, with the lives of 500,000 of God&apos;s chosen people on the line. His faith helped him see what wasn&apos;t there: a way out. Where do you need this type of faith in the unseen? Exodus 14.

Moses and the Humble Blue Jay

Who Are You?

A beautiful scene emerges in the midst of chaos and loss as one man has a disruptive encounter with Jesus. Scripture text: Mark 5:1-20

Beauty on a Battlefield

Jesus doesn’t want to give us more to do or make our lives harder. He is inviting us to lay our burdens down, to experience freedom, and to step into a new (& better) way of life.

A New (& Better) Way to Do Life. Matthew 11:28-30

Jesus promises give us a "new heart." He does not just want to fix us up on the outside. He wants to write a message in our hearts, changing us from the inside out. But, in Jeremiah 17, we learn that before He can write His message, He has to address the messages that are already on our hearts.

The Message Etched Upon Your Heart. Jeremiah 17

Becoming a follower of Jesus doesn&apos;t just change how you think. It changes who you are. According to the Apostle Paul, the old you, the one that ran from God & lived for yourself, is dead. The things that used to control you, they no longer lay claim to you. You are a new person with a new life.

That’s Not Who You Are Anymore. Romans 6

The earliest followers of Jesus describe baptism as a proof that God loves them, a motivation to radically change their lives, and a source of hope in the face of suffering. How does symbolically submerging someone under water in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit do that?

Why Is Baptism so Important?

For those in search of a bit of help, here&apos;s a short guided prayer exercise to practice this week.

Lead Us Not Into Temptation: A Guided Daily Prayer Exercise

We live in a world that is increasingly fragile. How do we become the kind of people who are resilient, the kind of people who do not collapse under pressure?

Becoming Resilient in a Fragile World. Matthew 6:13

Forgive us our Debts: A Guided Daily Prayer Exercise

What does it mean to confess our sins and to forgive the sins of others? How are they tied together? We explore the answers to these questions as we examine Jesus&apos;s words in Matthew 6:12.

How to Experience Forgiveness Matthew 6:12

Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread: A Guided Daily Prayer Exercise

Grace Valley Fellowship meets Sunday mornings (10:30am) at the Phoenixville Area Middle School in Phoenixville, PA. For more info, stop by our website. www.gvf.church

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