Rest
Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest (Matthew 11:28).
Lately, rest has been on my mind quite a bit. I have been thinking of it in many different contexts—physical, psychological, and spiritual.
I confess I am not a good physical rest-er. I’m not exactly sure of the root cause. I know for a fact that don’t like to be idle. It may be because I like to work. Not every job mind you, but even in the most distasteful ones there is a satisfaction or sense of accomplishment that comes when it is finished. And a good vacation for me is not lounging around. It’s about exploring and experiencing things beyond the ordinary.
Psychologically, maybe there is guilt associated with resting and the feeling of restlessness. Am I wasting precious time or could I do more.
But the most unsettling is spiritual unrest. Sometimes, our spirit senses what our eyes are not seeing. We may feel uneasy about a situation or a person, even when outward signs seem normal.
There is a quote by St. Augustine which is the wallpaper on my phone—“You have made us for yourself, O Lord, and our hearts are restless until they rest in you.” Although it’s not a scripture, it is a good reminder to be still and let Him be God.