Today’s thoughts by Deborah Ard.

Mark 6:31 NIV —  Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, he said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” 

Are you in a busy season? Are you taking time to slow down and rest? Even Jesus recognized the need for rest within a busy season. Today’s scripture occurs after the disciples have gone out preaching and teaching. Jesus encouraged them to get some rest. 

Often we run in a rat race, rushing from one task to another, without slowing down to rest and rejuvenate. In Genesis 2:2-3 God established the Sabbath — By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. Then God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.

On this Water Walking Wednesday I encourage you to step out of your boat of being busy and slow down, pause, and relax. Take time within your day to have a “mini” Sabbath. Sit outside on a porch, take time to work on a hobby, or even take a nap. 

Let’s pray. Dear God, help me to step away from my busy schedule and take time to rest. Use my time of rest to rejuvenate me and help me to refocus on You. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.

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