The REST of the story. Finding freedom from Soul Stress:
                  Learn to identify and give to God the burdens and anxieties that plague us.


Life is good when you follow the Good Shepard. Psalm 23
 The Good Shepard:
   1. Provides nourishment and refreshment for your soul.
   2. Guides you along a path of blessing.
   3. Protects you with his powerful presence.
   4. Puts you in the place of the honored guest.
   5. Pursues you with love and mercy.  

God is a Mighty Fortress - Finding rest within the Wall. Psalm 62
   1. The good news - rest for your soul is possible.
   2. The bad news - Soul stress is constantly invading.
   3. The work of rest - You have to regularly run behind the wall.
   4. Wisdom gained - Rest provides wisdom and perspective
   5. Ultimate reality - your soul is secure in God's powerful love.

Got Rest? Receiving God's Full Offer of Rest. Hebrews 3:18- 4:11
   1. The Promised Land Rest: Rest from the pain of life.
   2. The Sabbath Rest: Rest from the burden of earning God's favor.
   3. The Rest of Surrender: Rest from resisting God's will.