“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
― John Lubbock
We live in a very busy culture where constant activities and work seem to signify success. It can be hard to allow ourselves to rest when there is so much to be done. Some may take this the wrong way and think it an excuse for idleness, but the truth is we NEED rest! Rest helps us be better at the things we are trying to do. It renews our strength. It helps us be more focused. It keeps our bodies and minds in better shape. And rest affects our spiritual well-being, too. When we are fatigued and over-worked, we are more likely to find ourselves struggling with sin. We are more susceptible to snapping at our families. We are less likely to take time out for prayer and devotion. Rest is vital for all areas of our lives, and we should allow ourselves space and time to rest.
What can you do to carve out more time for rest in your day?
In vain you rise early and stay up late, toiling for food to eat— for he grants sleep to those he loves. Psalm 127:2
Journey on!