In the world system, doing one thing after another, wanting everything fast, always being busy is the norm. Whereas in the Kingdom of God, rest is important, being restful is the ideal approach to life. Here are powerful declarations that will banish anxiety, worry and welcome rest from God into your life.
Good rest and sleep ensures your mind is alert to think well, make the right decisions. You will become sensitive to the nudges, whisper, and voice of the Lord. The declarations are powerful to bring change in your life because these are based on the living Word of God, i.e. verses from the Bible. The verse reference number is written in the bracket in case you wish to look up. In the majority of instances the verses are paraphrased to be declarative in nature.
The Lord’s Presence is with me and gives me rest. (Exodus 33:14)
The peace of God transcends all understanding, guards my heart and mind in Christ Jesus. (Philippians 4:7)
When I am weary and burdened, I come to my Lord Jesus and He gives me rest.( Mathew 11:28)
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. (Psalms 4:8)
I am the Lord’s beloved. He gives me rest and sleep.(Psalm 127:2)
I lie down at night and fall asleep. I awake in the morning—healthy, strong, vibrant—because the Lord watches over me and protects me. (Psalms 3:5)
Lord, You keep me in perfect peace as I choose to be steadfast in trusting in you. (Isaiah 26:3)
I receive the Sabbath-rest meant for God’s people; I enter into God’s rest, I also rest from my works. (Hebrews 4:9-10)
I know it is vain to rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for the Lord grants me sleep as HE loves me much. (Psalms 127:2)
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.
He makes me lie down in green pastures. (Psalm 23:1,2)
The Lord gives me rest from disputes and conflicts and gives me peace in every aspect of my life, including my home and place of work. All my enemies are defeated as the Lord delivers them into my hands. (Joshua 21:44)
I am strong and courageous as the Lord has commanded me to be. I am not afraid; I am not discouraged, for the Lord my God is with me wherever I go. (Joshua 1:9)
When I lie down, I will not be afraid; when I lie down, my sleep will be sweet. (Proverbs 3:24)
In peace I will lie down and sleep, for you alone, LORD, make me dwell in safety. (Psalms 4:8)
Because I have made the Lord my refuge,
The Most High, my dwelling place,
No evil shall befall me,
Nor shall any plague come near my dwelling;
For my Lord shall give His angels charge over me,
To keep me in all my ways.(Psalms 91:9-11)
