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Bill Johnson on Supernatural Rest - Charismatic (Matthew 11:28-30)

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"Jesus offers SUPERNATURAL rest—not just a vacation but divine renewal! His rest goes deeper than exhaustion; it touches the soul. When you come into His presence, burdens lift, anxiety breaks, peace floods in. This is the rest of heaven on earth!" — Bill Johnson. Charismatic: supernatural soul-rest.

Topics & Themes

supernaturaldivine renewalpresencepeace floodsheaven on earth

Scripture References

Matthew 11:28-30

Emotional Tone

peacecomfortjoy

Audience

adults

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