Rest doesn’t come easily for most of us. Between work, family, relationships and the never-ending to-do list, slowing down can feel like just one more thing we don’t have time for.
Maybe your version of chaos looks like juggling carpools, deadlines and deciding whether to order takeout—again. Or maybe it’s caring for aging parents, managing a home or simply showing up day after day when your tank feels empty. In today’s world, busy feels like a badge of honor. But Scripture reminds us that rest is not just helpful—it’s holy.
God commands us to keep the Sabbath—to set apart a time of rest. Not as a burden, but as a gift. Rest is God’s idea. It’s how He designed us to live: with rhythms of work and rest, not constant pressure and burnout.
The Sabbath doesn’t have to be an entire day off if that’s not possible in your season. Maybe it looks like turning off your phone for an hour on Sunday. Maybe it’s a quiet morning walk with coffee and prayer. Maybe it’s saying no to one more commitment so you can breathe.
Rest isn’t about doing nothing—it’s about creating space for God to refill what the week has drained. It’s a reset for your soul.
So ask yourself: where in your week can you carve out holy space? Not just to nap or check out, but to reconnect—with God, with your breath, with what matters most.
You don’t need to earn rest. You just need to receive it. It’s already been given to you by the One who knows exactly what you need.
