Episode 166: Resting vs. Wrestling with God: Choosing Peace in High-Pressure Seasons
In this episode of the Breaking Chains podcast, I dive deep into the concept of rest versus wrestling with God in our everyday lives. Are you resting in God's plan or fighting against His timing and control? I explore the difference between these two states and encourage you to move from a place of peace and trust rather than constant striving and anxiety. Whether you're in a season of high demand or feel like you're battling for every next step, this episode will remind you of the power of resting in God's promises and provision.
I also break down three essential types of rest—total, active, and passive—and explain how you can incorporate each into your life to build greater capacity and live in alignment with God’s design. As you learn to rest and trust the process, you'll free yourself from the need to control every detail and open up space for true spiritual, emotional, and physical rejuvenation.
Key Takeaways:
- Rest vs. Wrestling: Are you truly trusting God's timing and plans, or are you struggling to take control? Recognizing whether you're resting or wrestling is the first step to living in peace and avoiding burnout.
- Three Types of Rest:
- Total Rest – Complete downtime, like sleep or a Sabbath, for full regeneration.
- Active Rest – Engaging in life-giving activities that reduce the load but still move you forward.
- Passive Rest – Energizing activities like hobbies that fill you with joy and rejuvenate your soul.
- Resting in the Spirit: True rest comes from trusting God’s provision and being content in the knowledge that He has everything under control. I share powerful scriptural insights about trusting God to go ahead of us in every season.
- Signs of Wrestling: Constant anxiety, frustration, and exhaustion are indicators that you might be wrestling with God’s plans rather than resting in His peace.
- Choosing Rest: It’s a daily choice to trust God’s timing and let go of control. Resting in His promises brings clarity, peace, and strength even in seasons of high demand.
Notable Quotes:
- "Am I resting in God’s promises, or am I wrestling with everything around me?"
- "We can be in high-demand seasons, but still operate from a rested spiritual state. It’s a choice."
- "When I rest in the knowing that God is in control, I release the need to force outcomes and timelines."
- "I can’t multiply without rest—just like nature, we have seasons for growth and seasons for recovery."
Feeling exhausted and overwhelmed? It’s time to shift from wrestling to resting. If this episode resonates with you, share it with someone who needs a reminder to trust in God's process. And if you haven’t already, subscribe to Breaking Chains for more conversations that will empower you to lead fiercely and live courageously.
Drop the Armor is available on Audible and Amazon!
Order directly from us and get over $200 in bonus content, including a fillable PDF, bonus training, and a specially curated playlist to enhance your journey. www.dropthearmorbook.com
READY TO UP-LEVEL IN EVERY ARENA of LIFE? COACHING is the next step.
Book a Discovery Call. The RoundTable Experience is specifically curated for executives, founders & Impact driven leaders who want to have a thriving, powerful marriage while leading highly successful businesses so they can experience lives of ultimate freedom + fulfillment - fueled by faith.
For speaking and other requests, visit me online at https://www.thechristinejewell.com/
Connect with Christine!
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thechristinejewell
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thechristinejewell
LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/christine-jewell-9361612a
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCauEds9jbgKCbJMZHjwEMug
Website: https://thechristinejewell.com/
