Rooted Recommends: ‘Alongside Jesus’ Devotional for Teenagers 
In an ever-changing, fast-paced, hustling world, teenagers need the gracious reminder that Jesus invites weary souls to come to him and rest.
In an ever-changing, fast-paced, hustling world, teenagers need the gracious reminder that Jesus invites weary souls to come to him and rest.
Our ministries cannot sit on the throne of our hearts if Jesus is already sitting there.
Jesus doesn’t need my wise parenting, my school volunteer hours, or my completed task list.
In his original design for humanity and again on the Cross, God shows us his love for us does not demand unceasing productivity.
Even as I preach the gospel of rest and acceptance to myself, those ugly performance idols keep rearing up, beckoning me to worship achievement above Jesus.
God is not calling you to be what only he can be- he is calling you to lay your head on the pillow of his sovereignty and rest in knowing that he is God, and you are not.
Sleep is an act of faith because we are actively accepting our humanity and putting at the foot of the cross all the aspects of life that cause us the greatest anxiety.
Part of God’s lovely design in calling us to lift the burdens of others is that our own burdens become lighter.
For those of you who are overwhelmed today, look to Jesus for the grace, peace and rest that only he can provide.
