Resting in Grace Why Peace Was Never Meant to Be Earned Are you tired of trying harder in your faith and still feeling unsettled? Many believers love God deeply yet live anxious, pressured, and unsure of where they stand with Him. We learn to pray more, do more, and strive more—hoping peace will finally follow. But instead of rest, we find exhaustion. Resting in Grace invites you to step out of that cycle. This book gently challenges the belief that peace must be earned through effort, consistency, or spiritual performance. Drawing from Scripture, lived experience, and decades of pastoral insight, Timothy Notestine reveals a truth that changes everything: peace with God is already settled, and rest flows from believing it . Inside, you’ll discover: Why grace was never meant to excuse responsibility—but to end striving - How identity rooted in God’s love restores peace and balance - What it means to walk in authority without fear or pressure - Why misunderstanding grace leads either to burnout or complacency - How knowing God loves you as much as He loves Jesus changes daily life This is not a call to disengage from faith. It is an invitation to live from relationship instead of performance. If you’ve ever felt worn down by trying to “get it right,” confused about grace, or unsure how to live with lasting peace, Resting in Grace will help you rediscover the faith you were always meant to live—steady, confident, and at rest. You were never meant to strive for peace. You were meant to live from it.