For a lot of us, thinking about rest gets us real worked up because when we hear that word, our thoughts immediately turn to all that won’t get done if we actually rest.
That’s a big fat red flag that we’re looking at work & rest as enemies of each other instead of as the BFFs they’re meant to be.
Rest requires prep. It requires planning and effort to be ready to take the time off. Otherwise, our “rest” is hijacked by the to-do’s that fell into the to-didn’ts before our designated time off.
This week, Somer and Michelle have a conversation about preparing for time off. They’ll walk you through what they do to get ready for extended time off or just for a weekly sabbath.
Hear this: Rest is God’s very good idea. It’s how He designed us to live. When we go against our created design – we’ll never flourish.
Work and rest are not in opposition. Let’s talk about it.
