Today, I’m talking about rest! I’ve come to the conclusion that not adequately resting is as much of a national epidemic as obesity. And when I say “rest,” I don’t mean physical rest but mental rest. I get up and work until it’s time to go to bed late at night, only stopping to veg on my phone or watch a youtube video (which is not actually resting, it’s escaping). The weekends are practically the same since I work from home. Can you relate?
I’m challenging myself to do the things on Sunday that I never get time to do during the week: take a nap, read fiction, write fiction, write handwritten letters, play games, call my grandmother, just be with my family and give myself permission to not think about any of the stuff on my plate. Maybe even (heaven forbid), turn off my phone. Basically, throw myself into the act of enjoying and being thankful for rest because it is His gift, because He has commanded it, and because I really need it.
What does your Sunday look like? Have you got this “guarding your rest” thing down?
Rest is so important. I'm definitely still in the learning process that's for sure!
Me too! Some work can't be helped, but I really want to try to honor the intention of the day.
Thank you!