As I prepare to take advantage of an extra day off tomorrow,
I am reminded that even God rested. As I was overtaken by a pretty
ferocious cold this weekend, I likewise was reminded that I often do have to be just completely
knocked down to allow myself to take a rest. This has been a constant
struggle for me, but as I reflect on the concept of balance in life more and
more, I recognize that balance is what God has intended for us. Yes, he wants
us to be diligent, hardworking, persevering…but He too wants us to have rest
and peace. So, I am focusing on this verse this week as well as the concept that
even through all that we have to get done, I still need to rest. “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. So God blessed the seventh day
and made it holy, because on it God rested from all his work that he had done
in creation” Genesis 2:2-3 (ESV).
--Leesha
