REST
REST means stop all movement and sit.
That may sound like a simple definition—even elementary—but for me, it’s been a hard truth to live out.
Resting has never come easy. I grew up in a family where hard work was valued, and rest was rarely practiced. Staying busy meant you were doing something worthwhile. Sitting still? That felt like laziness… like you had no value.
So I learned to keep going—until I couldn’t anymore.
Eventually, exhaustion became my normal. And it didn’t just affect my body—it affected my mind, my attitude, my relationships… everything. I found myself worn down and desperate for something different.
That’s when I turned to God and asked Him to teach me how to rest.
He started by bringing me back to the basics.
Webster defines rest as:
• Freedom from activity or labor
• A state of motionlessness or inactivity
• A bodily state with minimal activity
• Peace of mind
• Freedom from anxiety
Then God led me into His Word.
“On the seventh day God rested from all His works.” — Hebrews 4:4 NIV
“Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” — Mark 6:31 NIV
“Come to me… and I will give you rest.” — Matthew 11:28-30 CEV
“You will rest without a worry and sleep soundly.” — Proverbs 3:24 CEV
And then… in a quiet moment, He gave me a new way to understand REST—one I could actually live out:
R — Relax
Don’t run. Step away from the busyness.
E — Easy Does It
Slow down. Enjoy what’s in front of you.
S — Sit
Be still. Sing, seek, and even sleep.
T — Take Time
Trust God. Tuck away His truth in your heart.
Learning to rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about making space for God.
When we allow ourselves to truly rest, something shifts. Our minds quiet. Our bodies reset. Our hearts soften. And in that space, God brings peace, clarity, and renewal.
We begin to live with purpose again—not out of exhaustion, but from a place of hope.
“Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from Him.” — Psalm 62:5 NIV
So let me encourage you…
Try it.
Take one small step today.
Practice REST.
Not perfectly—but intentionally.
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If you’re feeling worn down and needing more of this kind of rest, I’d love to walk alongside you.
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