I have an omelette's headache and this little bitch is pounding right onto my skull.
Just an important lesson on how important we should rest ourselves so that we do not get physically, mentally and most importantly, spiritually worn out.
I think there's a reason why God rested on the seventh day after his creating spree.This shows how important it is to rest. I certainly would not think that God would do things for fun or for no reason.
That is why, just like how God rested on the seventh day, most people have a "Sabbath" of their own too. It is not necessary for it to be on a Sunday but these people take time to rest, do things that they love to do and of cause, spend time with their lord and savior to make sure they have new revelations to keep them going. I used to do that but i have been eating too much skiving snack boxes lately you see.
Sometimes, we just get so tired because we are simply so sick of doing the same old things that God has commanded us to do. Most of the time, this happens because we have been too busy trying to get things right ourselves that we forget to spend time to seek God and ask for more directions. We keep wandering alone in this desert of thoughts and paved countless paths that we think leads to us pleasing God, but in fact, we're just going in circles and making ourselves so tired that we want to quit.
We eat daily to keep our stomachs filled, so must we read the word daily to keep us spiritually filled and equipped.
I'm sure we all know too that we have a limit to our body. No doubt, God will be able to sustain us but if we do not take care of our body like sleeping early and such, it will disrupt the supposing rest God has planned for us for the following day. I don't think God intended to let me sleep till 3pm in the afternoon daily and waste the other half of my day away. I'm quite guilty with this and it's so hard to change now because my biological clock is just crazy.
5 Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.
6 He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
7 My salvation and my honor depend on God ;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
8 Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him,
for God is our refuge.
Selah
- Psalm 62.
The best way to have a good rest is to indulge in the word of God for you can be refreshed fully. Taking a bathe might help, going out to chill with your friends might help, sleeping might be a way out but..
Don't we all still get tired although we sleep daily? In fact, sleeping more makes you more tired.
Bear in mind our body grows weary and weak because we're not God and we age. So, do not expect it to last eternally because our body will fail us one day unlike God, who is all powerful.
Do you think we will be able to last for days without ample rest or without food and water? Obviously, no. I don't even think God would give us the strength to do things or assign tasks to us if our lifestyle is not pleasing to him and when we're depriving our body from what it needs.
You have no wisdom in you if you pray daily for God to keep you working for 24/7 without rest, food and water. God will be able to to that for sure, but what's the point in that? Our weak body might not even be able to take it. The mind may be willing but remember, the body is weak.
But yet again, to the thinkers, what if God actually makes my body so invincible that it does not grow weary or age. Then.. I think you should actually belong in heaven and not earth because you're already immortal. :)
In the verse above, it speaks of God being our fortress and refuge too. This is so apt because if we're equipped with the word of God, we're actually staying within God's boundaries and we will be more defended from the devil's attack to tear us down.
It is no wrong to spend your rest day doing something you like. But make sure, you have enough time to spend time with God too. If not, you will be burned out and the feeling simply sucks like what I've been feeling. This will also make you more prone to falling sick( Not directing at anyone).
However, after seeking his word today, i thank God for this reminder in resting myself not only for my own good but also, with a well rested body, i will be able to do more for the kingdom of God.
i still find the bible the most refreshing tool in the entire world today. I am so assured that God is always with me and best still, I'm feeling so alive now that i can do some you know what.
And with enough rest, i think i should start exercising again to keep fit. A fitter body last longer, get sicks less often, and will be able to do more things.
Anyway, do not forget that our body is the temple of God. We should not treat ill-treat it but instead, give what is best for it.
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