As the holidays are now upon us and a new year is fast approaching, many may feel the pressure to keep pressing forward even when exhausted—because there is just too much to get done and too little time to do it! We tell ourselves that we must finish the year strong—keep it moving, check off one more thing on that “to do list”, show up for just one more event!
With so much stress and pressure, this time of year can bring joy to some and pain to others, depending on individual circumstances. But, if we take our cue from nature, it reminds us that this “season” is one of slowing down, personal reflection, and allowing time to simply PAUSE, BREATHE, and REST!
However, somewhere down the line we have come to think that REST is a “REWARD” only for those who complete everything there is to do. We will proudly say “I’ll rest when it’s finished“, no matter what our physical and mental state may be.
BUT…REST is NOT a REWARD!
GOD himself made it a part of our RESTORATION and RENEWAL PROCESS. It’s a vital part of RESTORING and SUSTAINING ourselves—mentally, spiritually and physically.
REST allows us to reconnect with what really matters most—our relationship with ABBA, our relationship with Others, and to be refreshed and refueled so that we can do even greater works as we walk in our God-ordained PURPOSE. Selah!🙏🏽~M. Ford
“There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens:” (Ecclesiastes 3:1 NIV)
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