What Bible says about striving?
Hebrews 4:9-11 11 Let us therefore strive to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by the same sort of disobedience.
What does the expression be still mean?
“Be still’ means to stop striving, stop fighting, relax. It also means to “put your hands down”. Sometimes we put our hands up to defend ourselves from all that life can bring our way. We put up our hands so that we can fight things off.
Where does striving stop?
When Strivings Cease is an invitation to re-think our preoccupation with approval and the striving that comes because we feel like we’re forever missing the mark. It offers a deeper, abiding understanding of what God’s generous, unmerited favor really accomplishes in and through us when we receive the gift of grace.
What does the Bible say about persevering to the end?
“For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” “But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
What does God mean by cease striving?
We can’t control a lot of things that we try, everyday, to control. Which is why God tells us to cease striving. That’s the perfect description of what we do when we try to control every outcome, every thought someone has of us, every thing that happens to someone we love. It’s futile.
What is the meaning of cease in the Bible?
to stop; discontinue: Not all medieval beliefs have ceased to exist. to come to an end: At last the war has ceased. Obsolete. to pass away; die out.
What does cease striving mean?
‘Cease striving’? Being told to stop all the things leaves a vacuum. It leaves you sitting there eyes darting to and fro wondering how you could sit there being so useless.
Why does God tell us to be still?
Like many Bible verses, this one (Psalm 46:10) is often ripped from its context to declare something not intended in the passage itself. Well-meaning Christians may use this as a consolation in times of worry and frustration – as if God is saying, “relax, I got this.”
What does God promise if we persevere?
The Christian perseveres in faith to obtain God’s promise of glory (Romans 8:18-21). Those who persevere will receive a resurrected body and will eternally inhabit the new heavens and new earth with God and His triumphant church.
What is a good Bible verse for perseverance?
“And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up.” “As for you, brothers, do not grow weary in doing good.” “For you have need of endurance, so that when you have done the will of God you may receive what is promised.” “But the one who endures to the end will be saved.”
How can I be in the presence of God?
So what can we give God when we spend time with Him?
- We can give God our consistency and commitment. Think about any important relationship you have in your life.
- We can give God our worship.
- We can give God our memory.
- Put your phone away.
- Use a sticky note to remember tasks.
- Avoid the spirit of shame.
What does keep striving mean?
To persist steadfastly in pursuit of a goal, especially despite challenges. keep trying.
What does it mean to “cease striving”?
In response to your realization of personal weakness, God has called you to “cease striving,” to end the perpetual, frenetic grind to overcome difficulties too big for you. Does this mean we should slip into neutral and do nothing?
What is the meaning of the command to ease striving?
The command “Cease striving” comes from the Hebrew imperative verb meaning “sink down, let drop, relax.” Most people quote this verse in a soothing, reassuring tone, like a serene invitation to enjoy the fellowship of God.
What does the Bible say about striving to be exalted?
“Cease striving and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth. “Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”