The photo attached comes from the Buffalo River near Yellville, AR. For me this is one of the most beautiful and peaceful places in our state which is full of many such places.
Why you may ask would I choose such a photo for this blog? It comes down to one simple word, RELAX! We go at a frenetic pace each and every day. We chase after our goals with determination and, often wrecklees, abandon. Goal chasing is not a bad thing, it is in fact a good thing. We must keep it in perspective, and allow our mind and body some down time to process, recover, and repair itself.
The latter part of Psalm 46:10 is very familiar to many of us, "be still and know that I am God." When is the last time you allowed yourself to be still? In the Old Testament we are told of the Jewish people honoring the Sabbath, which was the seventh day, as a day of rest. While we are no longer under the sabbath, but live under a new covenant, we are still to learn from the old law. It is my belief that this is one area that we might all benefit from reexamining.
Science points to the importance of adequate sleep in our lives, and studies show the physical benefits of meditation and times of rest. It's interesting that science seems to catch up with Biblical truth as time marches forward. Can we learn to take downtime, to reclaim the times of refreshing, to clear our minds and commune with God? If we will, and I am among the most needful in this area, I believe we will see a marked improvement in our outlook and our performance.
Take heed of the signs your body and mind are giving you. Listen to that inner longing for rest. This week set aside some sacred times of rest for your body, mind, and spirit. If you do, I believe you will DO WELL!
No comments:
Post a Comment