Psalm 23
1-3 God, my shepherd! I don't need a thing. You have bedded me down in lush meadows; you find me quiet pools to drink from. True to your word, you let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction. 4 Even when the way goes through Death Valley, I'm not afraid when you walk at my side. Your trusty shepherd's crook makes me feel secure. 5 You serve me a six-course dinner right in front of my enemies. You revive my drooping head; my cup brims with blessing. 6 Your beauty and love chase after me every day of my life. I'm back home in the house of God for the rest of my life.
God created us in his own image. He is a God who works and then rests. When we rest we therefore honour the way God made us.
What is your alternative to work?
Work is the thing you do – the office you go to, the street you work on, the children you look after. When you rest do you just change what you are doing, clean, sort out?
Be honest what exhausts you or takes you beyond your limits?
Where and when do you rest and how?
When and how do you play, do something just for leisure?
Matthew 11
28-30"Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you'll recover your life. I'll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won't lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you'll learn to live freely and lightly."
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