(Matthew 11:28)
We have become so busy every day, our lives so tightly scheduled, that we never seem to have an opportunity to just relax, and allow our minds and bodies to refresh. When was the last time that you took a few hours and did nothing but just relax? In this fast-paced society where we push ourselves to the limit constantly, it is no wonder why so many turn to alcohol, drugs, illicit sex. It is no wonder why so many end up in the hospital. We end up burning out our minds and bodies and try to find the temporary relief to just get through one more day.
God never intended for his creation to live this way. Productivity is fine, but to never stop and relax and allow ourselves the time to recharge–is destructive. Our original purpose was to serve and glorify our Creator. How can we do this when we are so focused on all of the things of this world that occupy our time. In our busy day, the first thing we neglect is our time alone with God. Our time of fellowship with Him, in prayer, the word. How can we truly have a personal relationship with someone that we never take the time to be with?
Let me encourage you today. Slow down. Make time each day to fellowship with God. You can do more in His strength than you could ever do in your own. Why try to do it all with the little bit you have, when He can do it all with the might and limitless power of the Creator of the universe! Today, the Lord is saying to you, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” Stop, relax, refresh. Take the refreshing that can only come from God. My friend, you will be able to do more, accomplish more, feel better, and enjoy life when you are living each day in His unlimited strength and not your own.
I love you and care about you so very much. Realize our physical bodies can only take so much. Even Jesus had to “get away” at times. He had to be alone. If the Son of God had to rest at times, how much more must we? Trust me, you can do more, accomplish more, be a better servant if you are rested, than by pushing yourself to the extreme. I will pray, today, that you take the time this day to rest. Do nothing. Enjoy the quietness of the day. Let your physical body recharge so that you can be all God intended you to be. Take time to rest.
