[Lenay Nichols]

These days, I am finding that rest is happening more naturally in my life. In my twenties, I felt like I had to constantly strive, prove, and push myself forward. Rest meant very little to me then. Now in my thirties, rest feels different it feels like contentment and commitment.
I have found peace in knowing that God has ordered my steps for such a time as this. Being back in school and working in tech has shown me how important rest truly is in the process of growth and achievement. I no longer feel internally anxious about forcing outcomes. Instead, I rest in the confidence knowing God is covering and protecting me. Matthew 11:28 is no longer just an invitation. It is now my lifestyle. Come to me, all who are weary, feel personal now, and I mean personal. The rest Jesus promises is not escape from responsibility, but freedom from striving alone, and many of my days have been alone. In this rest, I move forward believing not only that I can and I will, but that He is with me every step of my journey.