Scheduling time to rest: redundant or restorative?

In our fast-paced world, many of us live in a perpetual state of exhaustion, pushing ourselves to the limit without adequate rest. This chronic stress endangers our physical, mental, and spiritual health. God emphasized the importance of rest by making it one of the Ten Commandments. The Hebrew word 'Sabbath' literally means 'to stop' - it's about remembering God, rejuvenating our bodies and minds, reconnecting with relationships, and reflecting on what matters. Creating a 'Life Giving List' of people, places, and activities that restore us can help implement regular pockets of rejuvenating rest in our daily lives.