Rest & Be Still
Give yourself permission to rest for it is not idle nor wasteful. Rest restores our mind, body and spirit and allows us to sit in the stillness of God.
Last weekend, like many families, our schedule was filled with a roster of activities. From a taekwondo belt promotion ceremony, three Beauty & the Beast performances, a youth leadership event, kids birthday party, date night, church, and a community event involving cotton candy, funnel cake, daffodils and Llamas.
As my husband and I celebrated and supported our children from one activity to the next, I felt bouts of fatigue but, in true mom fashion, I kept going. We were having fun and enjoying our time together. The weather was great, we caught up with some friends, and all we could see were three smiling faces. What more could you ask for.
Well, it was now Monday morning and like usual, I dropped the kids off to school, went to the gym, grabbed a smoothie and by the time I made it home I was officially exhausted. So I sat down on the couch.
……….three hours later, I woke up and couldn’t believe I had fallen asleep, much less for that long. I quickly thought about all the things I should’ve been doing (i.e., laundry, sending follow up emails, planning for Spring Break, etc.). But in that very moment, I heard his soft whisper and he said……Rest & Be Still.
Oftentimes, we’re consumed with our so many competing priorities and forget to pause and rest. Taking time to rest is important for your overall well-being. It can help reduce stress, improve your mood, and increase your productivity and allow you to be present.
When we step away from the busyness of life, and sit in his stillness, we’re able to listen, connect, and hear from him. Stillness is how we stay focused on his vision for our life and listen for his direction and guidance.
Take some time to unplug, be still, and hear from him. Seek his will in all you do, and he will guide your path. – Proverbs 3:6
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Photo Caption: Smart, Social, Hmmm… & a Lil’ Therapy
Fun Facts about Llamas: They are smart and highly social animals. They hum as a form of communication and can be trained as therapy animals to work in hospitals and schools because of their soothing aura.
