I am tired.
Actually, my weariness borders on the edge of exhaustion. From the moment I get up in the morning until the time I finally lay my head on my pillow, I am on the go. It’s not always physical activities, but with the nature of my writing schedule it’s more often than not, mental. And for those moments where I slack off and think I get to take a break I have a sign on my bulletin board with a hand pointing at me saying, “Hey you! Get Busy!”
I know. Talk about self-abuse! Haha…sigh.
How about you?
. . .
Yeah, I hear you.
I think for the most part we live in an exhausted world. We are conditioned from birth to be busy. Babies are immediately overwhelmed with toys and games, children are encouraged to join as many sports or extracurricular activities that they can possibly cram into a day already full, and adults are told they must spend their days off work by joining charities or causes or just playing full-time taxi drivers to their busy children.
Busy. Busy. Busy.
Have you heard the saying…All work and no play makes Jack a very dull boy? Yeah, I went there.
Here’s the thing though. I don’t think that God ever intended for us to be racing through life 24/7 like a spinning top.
I don’t.
In Genesis when God created the world what did He do on the 7th day? David wrote multiple psalms, inspired by God, about resting. Jesus encouraged His disciples to rest regularly. He even would go off by Himself to rest at times.
The Bible says in Matthew 11:28…”Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.”
This Christmas season take off those aprons, set aside those unfinished Christmas cards, and unplug the phone and the iPad. It’s time to snuggle down into your easy-chair with your favorite blankie and kick your feet up. Close your eyes, turn off the lights, and let God give you some much needed rest.
There is always time to be busy, but you have to make the time to just rest. You can find rest on the edge of exhaustion. It’s easy to do. Want to know how?
Just stop.