In my small group we have been discussion rest. It is one of those concept that everyone
seems to agree is important and vital to a healthy life, but very hard to
implement. Rest is a discipline, a
practice. Rest is not just disengaging
and relaxing, but creating the space to hear from Him.
I am not very good at resting. I live in a city with 23 million people who
are eagerly striving for more. It is very easy to become so busy and worn
out. Practicing rest is countercultural. The principle of Sabbath called the people of
Israel to rest one day at week. Sabbath
teaches us to rely on His provision in our lives. It is easy for me to always be thinking about
other people, checking email, or worrying about a problem. In learning to rest I am learning to trust
His provision and power in these situations. It is not very easy to do and I have
to admit that I have not been very successful so far in making rest a regular
pattern in my life. I hope to grow more
in this area so that I can grow more in Him.
