*New President, *TikTok madness, *the release of Onyx Storm. (Haha)
But seriously, Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, โThere is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavensโ (NIV). Even REST.
Life can be unpredictable and wild, but God is not surprised. He is steady and sure in an ever-changing world that is so unsure. Donโt forget to rest this winter. Before we know it, the days will be longer, and we will be busier. If we donโt take the time to rest, we are forever feeling behind. Is that just us? Do you feel behind sometimes?
1 Kings chapter 19 (paraphrased) – on a scale from โ1 to evenโ, Elijah just no longer can. He literally canโt even. Godโs like, โHave you tried turning it off and then turning it back on again? Also, youโre not yourself when youโre hungryโฆโ So, Elijah eats a snack and takes a nap, then life doesnโt seem so bleak.
Maybe paraphrasing it like that is silly, but we think it is worth hounding the importance of REST. Especially in a society that glorifies being busy. The news used to be nightly. A nightly recap of whatโs going on in the world. Now, we have news at our fingertips. Social media-texts- phone calls-snapchats-GroupMe-emails-Teams-X (formerly known as Twitter)โฆthe list of ways for people to contact you seems endless! You feel like you always have to be accessible. Always have to be โon.โ Well, weโre here to remind you (even give you permission if youโre the type that needs it) to rest. Power down. Log off. Put your phone on โDo not disturb.โ Then, go to your happy placeโ even if itโs only in your mind. You know what? Especially rest your mind!! Anxiety and depression seem to be so much more rampant than in years gone by. Relax. Drink extra water. Take deep breaths. Check in with yourself. Be still and open your heart and mind to the prompting of the Holy Spirit. Let God guide your steps and give you the wisdom for your next steps and how to weather this season. We know life can beย a lotย sometimes. Just know youโre not alone! We will be here, too, attempting to REST and reset alongside you. #okseasonedsisters
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