God’s invitation to rest is one I frequently decline. My RSVP is, “Thank you, but I cannot make it.” My reason can range from the desire for movement and productivity to bad timing. In our busy, workaholic, constant moving world the invitation to rest is one offered to us over and over again. Again and again we decline until one day …
He forces us to rest. We become sick and we have no choice but to rest, we lose something we love and we wrestle to get it back. God forces us to rest and we fight it (which is no rest) or we ignore it and cause ourselves further pain and disconnect from God.
The invitation to rest is a reminder of God’s grace and love for us. (It is also a reminder that we are human, but no one likes to admit that). If accepted, the rest is incredibly sweet, bringing nourishment to your heart, mind, body and soul.
How has God inviting you to rest?
What will your RSVP be?
**Sit again for as long as is available to you.**
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