We are at our best when we take time to rest. That is one area I sometimes have to work on. How about you? A few years back, 3 different people, unbeknownst to each other, gave me a copy of Tim Hansel’s When I Relax I Feel Guilty.
A staff member recently told me, “There’s Type A and Type B...but you’re Triple-A!” I'm blessed and grateful for the ministry God’s called me to. I’ve learned how short life is, I love my family and my God. So whether it’s turning in at a reasonable hour at night, sleeping in in the morning, taking “time off” or even walking away from my phone, I don’t shut off…naturally. But I do shut down…intentionally.
There are few things God designed us to need every day: food, water, sleep (rest). Jesus is the BREAD of life (John 6:35), and the source of living WATER (John 4:10) and REST (Mt. 11:28). The 3 things we need every day are symbolic of Him in every way. We’re usually good at the first 2, but how seriously do we take rest?
Take a challenge with me this week and be intentional, purposeful, and faithful not just about the Sabbath itself, but about REALLY resting in Him. Shut down distractions in an act of obedience and readiness for all His promises…and rest. For some of us, it may be the hardest homework you've had in a while! But it’s an investment God can really work with!
Let's give him our best...and rest.
“Tell the story. Give God Glory”
Take the rest challenge and share with #NewVentureChristianFellowship how God uses that in your life. Comment here or email mystory@newventure.org.
Hansel was a good buddy of mine, and that book started off his writing career. It's a classic, and you mentioning it reminds me that I NEED to read it again as I have recognized this year I have to be better about getting rest. Thanks for the reminder.
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DeleteWow, didnt know that. We can all use this reminder now and then. Thanks for sharing.
Wow!! Great, exactly what needed to hear! I have a disability & Im always trying to keep w everybody. A couple friends are asking to do so much sometimes. I just have to sneak away like Jesus....Lol. I Love the point u made that were actually designed by God to eat, drink, & Rest!! Interesting way to look at this....Hmm.....Thank you Pastor Shawn!
ReplyDeleteGlad to see this reached you with something that you could use. It's something hardly any of us get right and would all be better for. There's a reason God calls us to do things His way! Hope you always find the encouragement you need whenever you need it. Blessings to you Mike!
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