Have you had your Joy Juice
today? When we rest in God’s peace, we
don’t have to work for His joy!
We’ve discussed LABOR this week….in
honor of Monday being Labor Day. While work is good and fulfilling and needed
in so many ways, we want to remember, also, that REST is imperative! There
should be a balance of both!
One article I read states it this
way: “Work gives each individual the opportunity to partner with God in his
goals for creation, while rest lets that person enter into communion with God
in enjoyment of creation. Ideally, all people should work and rest in
comfortable alternation, leaving humanity physically healthy, mentally
stimulated, and spiritually fulfilled.”*
Notice that word: “IDEALLY”! We know that balance rarely happens. Many of
us try to pack so much into our days that it’s difficult to find time to
rest. Just as work is important and
right, REST is something that we need to be intentional about, as well. We
can’t be our best at work, if we don’t get the proper rest! But how do we make
it a priority?
Jesus said in Matthew 11:28-29:
“Come to me, all who labor and are
heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from
me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Work, yet rest….physically and
spiritually. Find joy by resting in Jesus.
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