A Prayer for Rest in a World of Hustle: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotionals

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Hearing Jesus: Daily Affirmations & Bible Study Podcast

Christianity, Religion & Spirituality

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🗓️ 28 August 2025

⏱️ 15 minutes

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A Prayer for Rest in a World of Hustle: Immersive Prayer Series: Daily Bible Study, Daily Devotionals In this conversation, Rachael Groll explores the theme of finding stillness and rest in faith, contrasting the pressures of performance with the invitation to simply be present with Jesus. Through the story of Mary and Martha, she emphasizes the importance of choosing stillness over striving and highlights the value of being seen and received by God. The discussion culminates in an invitation to deeper connection through Bible Study Live, where participants can experience the peace of being fully loved by God. Takeaways: Many of us feel the pressure to perform in our faith. Mary chose to be present with Jesus, while Martha was distracted. Jesus gently redirects Martha, emphasizing the importance of stillness. Choosing rest is not laziness; it's a vital part of faith. Jesus invites us to sit at his feet and spend time with him. Our worth is not tied to our accomplishments but to who we are in Christ. In stillness, we can find peace amidst the chaos of life. Jesus values our presence and calls it good. The invitation to deeper connection with God is always available. Bible Study Live offers a space to pause and connect with scripture. Sound bites: "Mary has chosen what is better." "He sees you. He receives you." "My value isn't in what I do." Chapters: 00:00 The Pressure to Perform in Faith 02:57 Choosing Stillness Over Striving 05:59 The Invitation to Sit with Jesus 08:59 Finding Value in Stillness 10:59 Invitation to Deeper Connection This audio devotional is a companion to the She Hears Bible Study, Grab Your Printed Copy Here! Show Information: ☆Have a question for Rachael? Ask it here: Ask Rachael a Question ☆Join Rachael for Bible Study Live in Rome this fall: BibleStudyLive.org ☆Get Ad-Free Episodes, Bonus Content, and more here: ⁠ patreon.com/HearingJesus⁠ ☆To Learn More About Sponsoring a Child, check out Compassion International here: ➤ Sponsor a Child ☆Schedule Spiritual Direction or Life Coaching with Rachael here: One on One Session ☆If you would like to give to Hearing Jesus and financially support the podcast, you can do so here ! ➤ Give Here ☆Connect further with Rachael ! ☆Facebook ➤https://www.facebook.com/SheHears.org/ ☆Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/rachael.d.groll/ ☆Website ➤ Hearing Jesus ☆Shop Christian Resources ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/resources ☆Coaching/Spiritual Direction ➤ https://www.rachaelgroll.com/coaching Bible, Bible Study, Devotions, Devotional, Daily Devotional, Prayer, Jesus, God, Holy Spirit, Spiritual Growth, hearing God’s voice, Hearing God, Hearing Jesus, Praying, Pray, God’s Word, Scriptures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Ah, Benny's parents, thanks for coming.
0:02.3	Hiya.
0:02.9	So, Benny has really blossomed this term.
0:05.6	You're telling me, he outgrew his bike. We sold it, on eBay.
0:09.6	Oh, that's not quite what I meant.
0:11.1	It's free to sell on there?
0:12.3	Free to sell?
0:13.4	Easy too. Sold Benny's bike, your guitar, my jacket.
0:16.8	You sold my guitar?
0:19.9	Shall we talk about Benny?
0:22.1	When it's this easy to sell for free, you can't help but say when it's eBay.
0:26.7	Things people love. T's and Cs apply, exclusive vehicles.
0:30.2	There are some things you should always check, like the hygiene rating on your local takeaway,
0:36.3	the setting on your razor, and whether the party actually
0:39.4	is fancy dress. The other thing you should check is your Experian credit report, especially if you're
0:45.8	looking to borrow money. It lets you understand what lenders see, so you can increase your chances
0:50.9	of getting the best deals. It's dead easy to check it and completely free.
0:56.7	See it in seconds. Download the Experian app today. Have you ever felt like you had to earn your place
1:03.9	with God? Like your worth depended on how much you got done. So many of us carry the pressure to perform, even sometimes in our faith.
1:16.5	We run around doing all the right things, but still we feel unseen or unfulfilled.
1:24.4	But in one quiet moment with Jesus, Mary showed us a different way.
1:30.3	She sat and listened and rested.
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