Thursday, September 24, 2009

Gen 2:2 And on the seventh day God finished his work that he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work that he had done.


Isa 32:18 My people will abide in a peaceful habitation, in secure dwellings, and in quiet resting places.




As runners, many of us run all but one day a week. Our bodies are so in tuned to daily

running that if we skip a day, even on our rest day, we may not feel up to par. Another time that we tend to take a break and ease up on milage is before a big race. We want our bodies to be at their best for a race or a long run. When we give our bodies a rest, many times we feel refueled and ready for the race or the new week of running.


In our daily lives, we also need to take breaks. We rush around all week. We are busy at work, overtime, church, taking the kids to their sports practices, studying, meeting with family and friends, paying bills, going on errands, and the list goes on without end. Sometimes, we even feel guilty to take a break and rest our minds and bodies. I feel guilty because I know that there is so much that I still must get done. However, if we give ourselves a Sabbath rest, as God desires for us, we will be refueled and ready for another week of business. Whenever, I give myself a break, I never regret it, so why should I skip out on this priority? Let’s seek God when it comes to rest. He wants us to feel our best as we serve Him. Without rest, we cannot function at our best. I challenge us all to take a weekly rest. Even God rested!

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