One of the first posts I wrote was about rest. It appears to be an illusive concept sometimes. I have wondered lately why there is such a battle for rest.
One of the first recorded things in Genesis that God did was rest. Understanding that He shaped worlds and creation before He did it, but He found it important to command us to do so as well. Maybe thats why it’s hard. To not rest is fleshly and well we are still in the flesh.
Since our major life change in mid October, I’ve been doing better at it. But even still I find a struggle with it. I find myself craving it. Desiring it. And yet still, I ponder what “proper” rest is. We rest in the Lord, we rest in our beds, we mentally rest, we physically rest, we spiritually rest, we emotionally rest, we rest from food, from entertainment, from chores, from people…. LOL! Rest is an action word because we have to do it to not do anything. Is being still rest? Cause my brain kicks in when my body is still. Do ya feel me? It’s a bit chaotic to think about resting.
Recently in a book I was reading the author said to “befriend stillness.” I like that! Don’t you? Imagine a conversation with a stranger. Her name is Stillness. Introduce yourself. Have some tea with your new friend!
I’m still (no pun intended) on my journey with befriending Stillness. I feel like somedays it’s the wild animal I’m trying to tame and get to trust me so it will stay around. But I feel like I’m inching closer. I hope…
I’ll end with another few thoughts from the book because you may have things you need to get to doing… (or not) “Most of us are severely rest-impaired and understandably so in a culture that touts busyness as one of its highest social virtues. We rush to save time and hurry to stay on schedule. We go faster to get farther and speed up to get ahead. Why do we value perpetual busyness? Where is it written that God values that too? Yet busyness is lauded in the community of faith as much as in the marketplace of the world.”
Dear Friend, won’t you come along? Let’s be present where we are today. Physically and mentally. Life is quick enough without rushing to the next task. Be still today. Have coffee time with Jesus. He doesn’t want you to busier for Him and not spend time with Him. And honestly your family is probably desiring the same from you.
I love you all! Kerin