Beside Quiet Waters

I like to be busy. If a friend is looking for a tennis or running buddy, I usually say yes. I raise my hand when my church needs volunteers. I try to meet the needs I see in my community.

I love my full, vibrant life, but sometimes it becomes too much. When I pile on too many obligations, I become stressed and irritable. I know I need to rest, but it can be hard to resist the temptation of constant activity because then I feel like I’m letting people down.

In those times, my Savior reminds me how important rest is for my soul. He leads me into rhythms of sabbath and restoration. I don’t always know what I need, but thankfully God does. If we take time each day to sit and savor God’s word and love, our priorities will begin to look more like God’s.

When I am tempted to fill every moment with activity, the Lord reminds me of the importance of lying down in green pastures and the simple joy of strolling beside quiet waters. When I spend time with Jesus in silence, I’m not missing out on anything.