Learning to Rest: God's Way. |
| The Sabbath is unique amongst life’s rhythms and is probably the most health producing observance we can adhere to. Unfortunately, for many of us, Sunday has become a day like any other day, or Sabbath observances are no more than a set of legalistic rules. |
| It was a great relief when I realized that Jesus recognized rest as an essential life rhythm. He encouraged his followers by saying “Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give your rest” (Matthew 11:28). Regular sleep and Sabbath both reconnect us to this refreshing and renewing rhythm. A good night’s rest seems to boost our immune system and recent research suggests an afternoon siesta increases our productivity so much that we actually accomplish more than when we work all day. |
| If Jesus doesn’t give us heavy burdens to carry, where do our stressed out lifestyles come from? To become a follower of Jesus is an invitation to a life with a different rhythm. Get away on a prayer retreat with a friend or your spouse. Examine how you prioritize your time and discover God’s sacred rhythms for yourself. Invite God to open a doorway to a more festive less stressed way of life that is fulfilling and not exhausting. |
| What about you? |
| Is the rhythm of your life exhausting you? Or have you been able to find refreshing and renewal in celebrating the Sabbath? |
| You can ask God's Spirit to regulate the rhythm in your life. |
The minute you accepted Jesus Christ as your Savior and Lord, God's Spirit took up residence in your life. He longs to fill you and to empower you. Hand Him the reins of your life today-- ask Him to set the pace. He will give you moment-by-moment wisdom and peace. |
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