Rest for Your Heart - Day 2 of Prayer Guide

So many of you communicated how this prayer guide met your need right where you are, so I decided to spend the next month and invite you on this prayer journey with me. When we've completed the 30 days together, I'll get the ebook ready and post it to my website (shannonmilholland.com). Thank you all so much for walking with me. It is my privilege to pray for you as we journey together!

Day Two
Rest for Your Heart

Psalm 4:7-8 You have filled my heart with greater joy...I will lie down and sleep in peace.

 Your heart twinges with a strange concoction of excitement and dread.  Questions bounce in your heart like a pinball machine.  What if I don’t succeed?  What if things don’t go as planned? What if I’m making the wrong choice?  What if…?  Worried one, come drink rest for your heart.

Today I Pray for You:

·         To seek His heart, so you can trust yours

·         To desire His approval, so you will need no other

Today You Pray:

God of Peace, questions circle my brain like fowl hunting a meal.  But I seek you first and most.  In the midst of my worry and hurry, I pause.  In the pause, You give life-giving peace.

Your joy floods my heart like rushing waters.  You know the outcome.  You walk with me on this path.  I trust You to be the Answer for my every question.
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42 comments:

  1. elaine @ peace for the journeySeptember 1, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    What a beautiful, welcoming guide, Shannon. I'm a firm believer in jump-starting our faith through discipline, and I'm a huge fan of material that will foster the process.

    Thanks for visiting the blog. I pray God's tender mercy over you as you continue to sow kingdom seed in this place.

    peace~elaine

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  2. KellySeptember 1, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Love. it.

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  3. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Elaine, so thrilled you stopped by today for some refreshment. Would love share some Jesus and OJ with you anytime! :)

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  4. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Kelly, Love. You. :)

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  5. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    Thank you, Shannon. This is just what I need to hear as I grow in my assurance that His approval is all I need!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Jenny, always love it when you stop by. Your smile lights up my page!

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  7. AmySeptember 1, 2011 at 10:19 PM

    Oh yes He is the answer to all my questions and the comfort to all my concerns

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  8. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 10:24 PM

    Amy, love this "He is". Sometimes I need to remember I can stop right there. Beautiful!

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  9. Reformed rebelSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:11 PM

    I love Psalm 4...I will lie down and sleep in peace. Because of HIM! Thanks for the reminder!
    God Bless you...Chelle

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  10. UnknownSeptember 1, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Chelle, looking forward to sweet sleep tonight and praying the same for you!

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Hi Shannon - I love the bit - To seek His heart, so you can trust yours - that is so awesome. This kind of thinking brings great peace.
    God bless
    Tracy

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2011 at 9:57 AM

    Rest has been a consistent, persistent message for the past few weeks. Thank you for simplifying it... making it sound attainable. I honestly cannot tell you how excited I am for these devotions. They are life-giving to me. Thanks.

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  13. Dave MooreSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    That is beautiful! Praying with you! Thank you!

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  14. Kissed by the CreatorSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Beautiful. Well done!

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  15. pinkdaisyjaneSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Thank you, Shannon! Beautiful and exactly what I am needing today. Love you. xo

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  16. phzltSeptember 2, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Echoing the comments - this is what I need today. Thank you for your heart! Love!!

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  17. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Tracy, love how realized our thoughts directly relate to our level of peace - so cool!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Carey, our hearts are united in our quest - together we'll seek His rest.

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  19. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Dave, you definitely have a major life event with a new book. Praying with you that God would bless your endeavors while you seek His heart... :)

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  20. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Kissed by the Creator, thanks for stopping by the oasis. You bring love with you when you come. :)

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  21. UnknownSeptember 2, 2011 at 3:46 PM

    Heatherly and Patti, what a privilege that God would meet you right where you are. His love is intimate, real and designed to complete each of our unique situations and difficulties - so cool!

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  22. Mary @ Redo 101September 2, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    You could not possibly know how much I needed to read this, at exactly this moment. Just stressed over every little thing, no quiet time this a.m. because the dog was ill and we had to rush him to the vet ... Thank you, I'm adding you to my blog reader so I can follow along with your 30 days. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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  23. Mary @ Redo 101September 2, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    Well, I got so excited about what I read, I forgot why I came by in the first place - I followed your GFC, Twitter, and Facebook! Would love a follow back, thanks,

    Mary

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  24. ChicSassyMomSeptember 3, 2011 at 2:26 AM

    Hi! I'm glad I found your site. Thank you for sharing. I'm following you from the weekend blog hop. Best Regards! :)

    Des of www.chicsassymom.com

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  25. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 10:34 AM

    What a lovely way to share your thoughts and prayers each day with others.
    Very thoughtful!
    Found you thru Wild weekend.
    Hope you'll check us out at google follow/facebook
    Thanks and have a great weekend!
    Cathy

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  26. AnonymousSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    Day 2 was also great. We are so blessed to have women who are willing to take that step that God nudges them to take, trusting totally in him to carry you on the path He has chosen for you. You truly are a blessing.

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  27. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:25 PM

    Mary, I am thankful you stumbled onto this oasis. I pray you are refreshed daily as you draw close to the heart of God!

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  28. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    Welcome, Des! Glad you your sweet and chic self stopped by for a visit! Come back soon to be refreshed!

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  29. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:30 PM

    Cathy, so thrilled you've found my blog and pray you leave rested and refreshed!

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  30. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Susan, thanks for the encouragement and support. Looking forward to coffee!

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  31. MikkiSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:15 PM

    Your post blessed me! New follower from the Planet Weidknecht Weekend Hop and hope you'll drop by http://momsbestnest.blogspot.com/ and consider following back.

    I look forward to reading more of your posts.

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  32. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:19 PM

    Thanks, Mikki! Thrilled you stopped by for some OJ! Can't wait to visit your blog as well!

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  33. Grumpy Grateful MomSeptember 3, 2011 at 3:22 PM

    Visiting your sit for the fist time. Beautiful. I think I need to pause more.

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  34. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    Grumpy Grateful, thanks for stopping by and for your sweet words. Glad you've found this place of rest!

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  35. jellybellySeptember 3, 2011 at 7:36 PM

    New follower on GFC! Visiting from Wild Weekend bloghop!

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  36. Stephanie M. PageSeptember 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    I love the picture of focus this brings. Focussing on Jesus, this is so crucial!

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  37. Sinval Santos da SilveiraSeptember 3, 2011 at 8:15 PM

    Um abraço! sinval

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  38. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    JellyBelly, thank you so much for stopping by and subscribing. I am honored!

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  39. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Stephanie, so true. I want to focus on Jesus with my heart, soul and mind. Then true rest will come.

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  40. UnknownSeptember 3, 2011 at 9:57 PM

    Sinval, thanks for stopping by! Please visit often to be refreshed!

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  41. JennSeptember 7, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    When my mind whirls and I get anxious, I have learned to just stop where I am, breathe, and ask myself "What do I need RIGHT AT THIS MOMENT?" Usually the answer is 'nothing,' because God has given me all I need, and by accepting and letting go, I am able to relax :-)

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  42. UnknownSeptember 7, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Jenn, so beautiful! God, what I need most is more of you...

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