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Rest Challenge #1: BREATHE (Whispers of Rest 21 Day Challenge)

By Bonnie Gray • May 1, 2017 • 5 Comments

 

Hi friends, some of you emailed to ask me to post the 21 daily challenges here the blog, because you’re not on Facebook or Instagram.

Here is today’s Rest Challenge, right below the beautiful image below.

What is the 21-Day Whispers of Rest Challenge?

I’m launching a 21-Day Whispers of Rest Online Challenge on my Facebook Page and on my Instagram (the community sharing is SO amazing!). But I’ll post on the challenges here on the blog too.

Every day until the book releases on May 23, I’ll invite you to do VERY SIMPLE 1-min to 10-min daily rest challenges. These will be fun, meaningful and powerful to slow, refresh, pray & soul care.

These 21 challenges are inspired by the first three chapters of the book. If you pre-order the book on whispersofrest.com, you can download the matching three chapters . Are you ready?!!

Today’s Challenge #1: BREATHE

?Pause and allow yourself to just breathe for a moment. Hear Jesus whispering the word “Rest” to you.

✨How does it feel? What other words is he whispering? Share & Comment below.

✨Who can you encourage with today’s challenge?

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Pull up a chair. Click here to comment on Facebook or click here to comment on the blog.

I’d love to hear how God’s whispers to you, as you practice today’s rest challenge!

 

3 Pre-Order Gift Bonuses

I love gifts! Don’t you? They’re a simple, powerful way to say, “You’re on my heart”. And *you* are on my heart, kindreds!I’m so grateful for you, I’ve created 3 extra special gifts when you pre-order Whispers of Rest:

* A Prayer Reflection Podcast with intimate guitar and piano music

* A {Rest Soul Care} Video

* 3 Pre-Release Chapters

* And aren’t those {Loved} Charm Necklaces beautiful?

Order three or more copies to share this sweet reminder with a friend.

Sign up for all of these Pre-Order Bonus Gifts on the new book site: http://www.whispersofrest.com

My Personal Invitation: Book Trailer

Are you longing for rest and greater peace? Here’s the book trailer for “Whispers of Rest: 40 Days of God’s Love to Revitalize Your Soul”! Detox your soul. I’d be honored to be your guide!

Whispers of Rest Book Club

 On May 29, I’ll be hosting a 6-Week Whispers of Rest Online Book Club!

By Pre-Ordering, you will have access to an optional Private Whispers of Rest Facebook Group when we begin.

So, grab a friend and order your copy of the book for this soul-inspiring Book Club!

I cannot wait to hear your discoveries! Thank you again for your generous support. Your trust blesses and encourages me to keep writing and sharing.

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  • Reply BettieG May 1, 2017 at 7:36 pm

    Dear Bonnie,
    I am so excited for this newest book of yours, and the journey that you are leading us all on! Today, I heard the word “Rest” as Jesus spoke that He is taking me farther on the path He has planned for me. I don’t have to fear that it will be too hard, because He provides rest along the way! –Blessings to you as you share your words!

  • Reply Trudy May 2, 2017 at 9:06 am

    Hi Bonnie. I have only read the first two chapters of your book, and I find it so filled with hope in Jesus. This quote is so applicable for me – “Don’t listen to those voices. Step closer to the One Voice who knows you.” I so need that reminder as those negative voices can be so strong sometimes. And I love the idea of the One Word Prayer! I am trying to put it into practice more often. I am looking forward to reading more and to promoting your encouraging book. Love and hugs to you!

  • Reply Ingrid May 2, 2017 at 11:28 am

    I love the word, “rest”. It’s not something I do enough as a Mom of 5 young little people. The Bible says to rest on the 7th day, and I really try to do that keeping in mind that Jesus also rested. When He rested, prayer to His Father was involved.(See Mt 14:23). Another verse that speaks to me about rest is Psalms 37:7 Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for Him, do not fret because of him who prospers in his way. Does resting involve waiting for Jesus to show up, so we can spend time together?

  • Reply tina May 12, 2017 at 1:42 pm

    Hi Bonnie!! I read your article 7 Ways to Find Healing from your Hurtful Mom.
    I want to start off by saying thank you!! It is refreshing to know that we are not alone…. I was carrying a lot of guilt and shame that I was not able to have a good mother/daughter relationship. I don’t feel guilty any more knowing that I belong to God’s spiritual family!! He has my back at all times.. I trust and have faith in God!! I also grieved the loss of ever having a good relationship with my mom(“Even if my father and mother abandon me. the Lord will hold me close), and now have wonderful spiritual friends who are( as you mentioned “gracious, good listeners, and kind” ) A big thanks you!! I’m passing along your article to a few of my friends who can benefit from it:)

    • Reply Bonnie Gray May 16, 2017 at 2:20 pm

      Hi Tina! I can’t tell you how HAPPY it is to hear you share – and so wonderful the article reassured you to let go of the guilt you – and I don’t need to carry. There is NO shame and in fact, I have discovered being open to share has given me a wonderful new connections – to friends and spiritual family we can create new memories of love and care. It makes us compassionate and also kind hearted. And we can comfort each other when we feel the ache of missing that mom-daughter relationship that God understands are make us feel the pangs. And we can help each other. 🙂 thnx for sharing with your friends!

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