Time seems to slip away so quickly, and the more we try to control it, the less control we actually have. As we face the ticking clock, our stress and anxiety levels skyrocket. Why is that? Perhaps it’s because the hustle and bustle of life serves as a stark reminder of our mortality—that our time here on earth is finite.
Many of us secretly yearn for a simpler, more peaceful life. We’ve all read articles about the Hollywood elite, celebrities, and business professionals who’ve made the switch from the city’s chaos to the tranquility of the countryside. Here’s an intriguing observation: “As busy as life gets, there’s an internal clock that drives us toward simplicity.” However, I find myself neglecting this inner voice. I need to slow down and savor the present moment. The classic Simon and Garfunkel song reminds us, “Slow down, we move too fast…we’ve got to make the morning last.”
Rest is a recurring theme in the Scriptures, and it’s considered one of the spiritual disciplines of a fulfilling life. Unfortunately, we often view a day of rest as merely a chance to catch up on our “to-do” list, which rarely leads to true relaxation. I’ve found myself making multiple trips to Home Depot on my days off, desperately searching for parts to complete my projects.
But what if we approached rest differently? What if we embraced it not as a necessary evil but as the key to restoring life, vitality, and time to our hectic schedules? Psalm 116:7 encourages us to “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” I pray that today, you and I can find our way back to this rest, knowing that God is good to us.