Getting Some Rest

For the past few months my husband and I have been dealing with some financial issues. Most of us know the drill. Cut back and cut out. Rebudget and readjust. But above all we know the stress and worry that comes with it. My husband and I have had conversations about the anxiety that the issue causes. God tell us not to worry about tomorrow and be anxious for nothing. Sometimes this is easier said than done.
I thank God for His word today and the impression it left on my and especially my husbands heart. Our Pastor's message today came from Hebrews 4 concerning resting in the promises the Lord made to us. There are those of us that find it easier to rest in Him during a trial and those of us that find it hard to break away from the worry and stress. These are the ones who would seek out the comfort of the world. They may become introverted, turn to drugs or alcohol, or take it out on their loved ones with anger and impatience. They continue to work and push to fix the situation themselves until they give out. They misinterperate "faith without works is dead".
The work in faith we must have is in the belief that God's got it. The labor is in trust in Him as our Provider, Healer, and Comforter. Have faith that the promise will come, maybe not when you think it should, but it will come. As children of God, He expects us to smile in the face of adversity because we know Daddy will helpe take care of this. He promised He wouldn't leave me hanging. Jesus' last words to us when He died were "It is done". our rest, our peace, our Sabbath is in knowing that Jesus paid it all and suffered all for us to have rest.
So when we are worried and heavy burdened with issues and trials, we are to continue serving the Lord believing that He will take care of us. I know I do and I Praise God for His message today. And I want my husband to know that I love him for being a strong man of God as well as for all of the crosses he carries for his family.