Rest for my soul

Scripture

Let my soul be at rest again, for the LORD has been good to me. (Psalms 116:7 NLT)

Return to your rest, O my soul; for the Lord has vindicated you. (Psalms 116:7 MEV)

Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. (Psalms 116:7 NASB)

Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you. (Psalm 116:7 NIV)

Return, O my soul, to your rest; for the Lord has dealt bountifully with you. (Psalm 116:7 ESV)

Return to your rest, O my soul, For the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. (Psalms 116:7 NKJV)

Observation

1. There is a state of rest for my soul.

2. My soul can be at rest.

3. Because God has been good to me. Has dealt bountifully with you.

A. Soul- the principle of life, feeling, thought, and action in humans, regarded as a distinct entity separate from the body, and commonly held to be separable in existence from the body; the spiritual part of humans as distinct from the physical part.

B. rest- 

the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep: a good night's rest.

refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor: to allow an hour for rest.

relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs.

a period or interval of inactivity, repose, solitude, or tranquillity: to go away for a rest.

mental or spiritual calm; tranquillity.

C. Bountifully- liberal in bestowing gifts, favors, or bounties; munificent; generous.

abundant; ample: a bountiful supply.

My soul can be in a state of rest, calm, and tranquility because God has dealt with me  bountifully, liberally, abundantly.

Application

Find rest for my soul.  Trust God for and in all things.  Do what he has called  me to do and no more.  Be comfortable being myself, be satisfied in my gifting.  Do not measure myself against others.

Prayer

Father give me rest for my soul, deal with me bountifully.