Have you ever received a few words that bring an immediate change in perspective? In the summer of 2007, after a cycling accident brought months of forced downtime from my active lifestyle, my patience was tested. I asked my Dad for some words. Literally, I said: “Dad, I need some words.” as I stood on crutches in the kitchen while visiting. Without hesitation, sitting at the kitchen table, he said: “Rest brings restoration.” Just like that.
These three little words soothed me. These words calmed my impatience. These words transformed the time of waiting into a greater purpose. Not just one of repair, but something more, a deeper healing…Renewed, restored, regenerated, revitalized.
“Rest brings restoration.” – Bill Bretall
His words gave me an immediate shift in perspective— a move to an understanding that you can’t rush the healing on your time table. Wait and it will be given. A bigger movement. Like a broken bone, it is stronger when healed. Fused in strength. When we are broken, it is our mindset that makes the difference to bring us to a place of strength. So, no more was I rushing time. Dad’s words allowed me to see something bigger. Rest Brings Restoration. All in three words. The little things in life are big. My dad.
“Rest brings restoration.”— words given to me by my Father.
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——*Blog Post: June 16, 2017. In January 2017, I started Live Breathe Alive as a blog. Over the years as I took steps of faith it grew and evolved into something more.
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Thanks for sharing these very wise words of spiritual wisdom from your wise dad. Yes , rest does bring restoration. This is so very true when we bring our weary soul to Jesus and ask Him for the deep rest and healing only he can give us.
Thank you Cliff for your comment and additional thoughts. “weary soul to Jesus” and “healing only he can give.”—yes. It’s refreshing how a few simple words and focus on the cross can bring such healing. Behold the power of faith! † -Amy
Amy, you are such an inspiration to Peg and me every time we read your writings. You have such a unique way to show us how God is in every aspect of our lives. Thank you.
We also loved your comments about the guidance you received from your dad. I know how proud of you he is on this Father’s Day for the child of God you turned out to be.
Thank you Jim for your kind feedback and letting me know this–it brings me joy. I’m so glad you enjoyed this writing on words from my dad. These words stuck with me and made such a difference. God is so good how he places things within us and it’s up to us to follow faith, take steps of faith, be confident in our developed faith muscle to let our light shine so that we can share and help others.- Amy