I am exhausted from non-stop activity. I have more on my plate than I can finish, and everything needs to be done quickly. To save time, I rush through my quiet time with God. I am counting days until I can take a real break. All this stress messes up my sleep. I am running out of strength and energy.

Matthew 11:28-29 is, “Then Jesus said, ‘Come to me….Let me teach you because I am humble and gentle at heart, and you will find rest for your soul.'” (Holy Bible, New Living Translation, 2015). The one thing I don’t take time to do keeps me from finding rest. God refreshes me and calms my soul. When I spend time with Him, He gives me the energy to finish what I need to. This helps me to thrive, instead of just making it through the day. Spending time with God gives me rest for both my spiritual and physical needs.