The Prophets: Things are Not as They Appear Finding Rest When Under Pressure Isaiah 36:1-37:27 Write down your pressures/stressors… your enemies – internal and external

Finding Rest When Under Pressure Isaiah 36:1-37:27 1.Remain If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit. Apart from me you can do nothing...Now remain in my love (Jn.15:5,9).

Finding Rest When Under Pressure Isaiah 36:1-37:27 1.Remain 2. Acknowledge Reality (no denial)

Finding Rest When Under Pressure Isaiah 36:1-37:27 1. Remain 2. Acknowledge Reality (no denial ) 3. Seek Wise Counsel --The way of a fool seems right to him But a wise man listens to advice. (Prov.12:15) --Plans fail for lack of counsel, but with many advisers they succeed (Prov. 15:22) --He who trusts in himself is a fool. (Prov. 28:26)

Finding Rest When Under Pressure Isaiah 36:1-37:27 1.Remain 2. Acknowledge Reality (no denial ) 3.Seek Wise Counsel 4.Wait for Salvation Waiting patiently in expectation is the foundation of the spiritual life. Simone Weil

Isaiah 30:15 This is what the Sovereign Lord says, the Holy One of Israel, says: In repentance and rest is your salvation (sit, stay at home) (take it easy, relax) In quietness and trust is your strength. (settle down) (at ease)