Are you tired? Tired from the busy-ness of life? Constantly racing to meet pressing deadlines? Are you overwhelmed by the killing demands of your ever-increasing “To-Do list”? Here are two helpful suggestions: (1) “Sometimes our stop-doing list needs to be bigger than our to-do list.” (Patti Digh); (2) “In an age of speed, …nothing could be more invigorating than going slow. In an age of distraction, nothing can feel more luxurious than paying attention. And in an age of constant movement, nothing is more urgent than sitting still.” (Pico Iyer).
To those of us who are super-busy, who have so much going on that there’s hardly any time even to eat, Jesus bids us: “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Elsewhere, He counsels: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest…and you will find rest for your souls” (Mark 6:31; Matthew 11:28-29; NIV).
Notice the words: “Come with Me… and get some rest”; “Come to Me…and I’ll give you rest…. and you will find rest for your souls.” Christ’s words are not mere human suggestions. His invitations are compelling commands—divine commands that are also loaded with rich promises. And, just like the physical laws of nature, we break God’s commandments at our own peril. It’s why we must not wait till some painful crises—such as burnout, mental or emotional breakdown, a health crisis, divorce, spiritual failure, bereavement, etc.— compel us to slow down and take the much-needed rest.
Are you fatigued or worn out? Has your busy life drained you? Is your spiritual life empty? If so, it’s time to regain your strength and vitality—to recharge your batteries (physical, emotional, mental and spiritual). Stop everything and go to a quiet place where you can rest, reflect, and rejuvenate. A place to be alone with the Lord, meditate on His Word, commune with Him in prayer, and claim His promises: “Come with Me… and get some rest”; “Come to Me…and I’ll give you rest…. and you will find rest for your souls” Why not accept His offer today? Right now!—Samuel Koranteng-Pipim
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SAMUEL KORANTENG-PIPIM,PH.D. , is a US-based Ghanaian author, inspirational speaker, leadership trainer, and an advocate for youth empowerment. He was trained in engineering and systematic theology, and has authored more than twenty books. They include his bestselling works Hope Through the Dark, Six More Chances, Healed Wounds but Ugly Scars, and Patience in the Midst of Trials and Afflictions. Dr. Pipim currently directs two Centers for Leadership Development known as EAGLES (Empowerment & Advisory Group for Leadership, Excellence, & Service) and ANANSE (African Network & Advisory for Needed Services & Excellence). www.EAGLESonline.org. He also serves as a special consultant on Bible projects for Remnant Publications. 