His Grace Magazine!
Page 20
February 2022
Take 5!
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Whatever Happened to a Day of Rest?
s it just me, or does it feel like time is speeding up? I mean, there just doesn't seem to be enough time in the day to do everything that needs to get done anymore. Take my own life, for example; for five days a week, I get up early, go to work, come home around 6 p.m. and fix dinner, then clean away from dinner. If I'm lucky, I'll do the treadmill for 30 minutes, then get ready for bed, unwind in my recliner with a cuppa tea and watch Bible Discovery or Robert Jeffress for an hour. Then off to bed I go, only to do it all over again the next day! If you're a part of the 9 to 5 working class, then your story is probably similar to mine; maybe there's a few kids thrown into the equation, which makes it even more challenging, but it always seems to be a juggling act. We live in a fast paced world, getting caught up in work, society, families, and even social media. So how do we take our busy schedules and
make it work for us, so that by the end of the week we still have a little fuel left in our tank? Well, have you ever
taking a day of rest: 1. To improve relationships - Quality relationships are vital to life. Time is needed
thought about slowing down and taking a day of rest? A day of rest is important for the mind, body and soul. It could be the one thing that can keep you going, not just longer, but more effectively! In Hebrew, Sabbath means "to rest from labor." Today, it is impossible to function properly and excel without adequate rest. Mark 2:27-28 says, "Jesus said to them, 'The Sabbath was made for man, and not man for the Sabbath. So the Son of Man is Lord even of the Sabbath." So, here are a few reasons why we should consider
to enhance these relationships. A rest day allows for family gatherings, chats with neighbors and friends, and time to get to know new people. Time is a key factor to having better relationships. Without it, relationships suffer. John 13:34 says, "A new commandment I give to you, that you love one another: just as I have loved you, you also are to love one another." 2. Better physical health - Taking better care of our bodies is paramount to living a quality life. Our bodies are God's temple. 1 Corinthians 6:19 says, "Do you not know that
your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own." A day of rest gives our bodies a chance to heal from physical stress, injury and disease. It's a great opportunity to catch up on sleep, spend some alone time meditating, and reading. 3 John 1:2 says, "Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul." 3. Mental rejuvenation - We tend to suffer from burn-out from time to time, which takes a toll on our mental health and can lead to severe stress. We absolutely need a mental break from life's daily grind. It improves overall well-being to leave you feeling more positive and ready to tackle what's ahead. A rest day attacks mental exhaustion, anxiety and stress. By taking a break from regular activities, it gives you time to focus on spiritual things which helps combat mental
