Thank you Jenna, this is a beautiful reminder that God wants us to rest, because God loves us. It's wild how rest has become so difficult for us. I read something this year about the creation story that has stuck with me- when God created the insects it was not with the intent they do anything, create anything, build anything. The insects were created to just be insects and God was pleased. What if we truly understood we were created to be, and could learn to rest in that? Have you heard of the book, "Rest is Resistance"? It's a good one! Sending love for all of the transitions you are in right now, and may you find rest in the midst of each day!
I tried Fridays off for a few years before switching to Mondays off and now love it. Your words will help me embrace it even more. Thank you for this fresh perspective!
Thank you Jenna, this is a beautiful reminder that God wants us to rest, because God loves us. It's wild how rest has become so difficult for us. I read something this year about the creation story that has stuck with me- when God created the insects it was not with the intent they do anything, create anything, build anything. The insects were created to just be insects and God was pleased. What if we truly understood we were created to be, and could learn to rest in that? Have you heard of the book, "Rest is Resistance"? It's a good one! Sending love for all of the transitions you are in right now, and may you find rest in the midst of each day!
I haven't heard of that! I've read some Brueggemann on the Sabbath that I love but will have to check this out!
I tried Fridays off for a few years before switching to Mondays off and now love it. Your words will help me embrace it even more. Thank you for this fresh perspective!