(written 12/15/11)
Really... ? Did I say that aloud? I was created to REST. But, the truth is we were ALL created to rest. We weren't created by God to be on-the-go 24/7. In Isaiah 30:15 the Sovereign LORD says: "Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength."
Sometimes we just need to put our feet up & rest! |
Resting not only allows us to take a break from the things which are making life hectic but, it allows us to regain strength & focus to face the coming challenges. The Bible also says in the 3rd chapter of Ecclesiastes that there is a season for everything under the sun (http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Ecc&c=3&v=1&t=NLT#1). It doesn't say that everything is right for every season. Some seasons of life, God wants us to rest from certain things... resting in His arms & learning from our time of rest with Him. Some seasons He wants us to put our heads down & work at something specific to fulfill His plan.
I'm pretty sure, in the generation prior to mine, it was typically difficult to REST without feeling lazy or non-productive. The other side of that though is the urge REST too much. Obviously, there's a balance. Just one more reason why we need to allow the Lord to order our steps daily. Psalm 119:33 (http://www.blueletterbible.org/Bible.cfm?b=Psa&c=119&t=NKJV#vrsn/133)
Listen to Him. He'll let you know when to rest, when to be productive. The key is to LISTEN & OBEY... and don't forget to rest!
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