25/366 Rest is not a 4 letter word

sitting with my feet up tonight
it isn't that I'm all caught up and this is my reward
no,
there are plenty of things I could be doing,
but,
not this evening
how long has it been for you?

Rest

sometimes we treat rest like it is a dirty four letter word

we avoid using it 

we are embarrassed if we are caught doing it

I want to encourage you,

especially if it's been awhile,

 to stop rushing to work and invest some time in rest

my habit has been:

work, work, work

rest (maybe)

work, work, work, work

this pattern is fertile soil for weariness to grow and thrive in

I am trying to create a new habit

work, rest, work, rest

because I have discovered something:

making time to rest 

positively impacts my ability to work affectively and effectively

rest:allow to be inactive in order to regain strength, health, or energy

Jesus said:

 "Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." Matthew 11:28-29