Taking Time to Rest

You might know from my life story that I struggle with several chronic illnesses. You probably wouldn’t know it just from looking at me, though.

Like any struggle, some days are better than others. Some weeks are better than others. And maybe, if we’re fortunate, some years are better than others.

Lately, it hasn’t been as good for me. And I’ve been struggling keeping up with my writing goals.

I’m letting you know so that you will, first and foremost, pray for me, but also understand if you don’t hear from me as regularly.

I’m taking some time to rest.

You might struggle with chronic issues too.

• Physical illness.
• Depression.
• Addictions.
• Fill-in-the-blank.

We probably wouldn’t know it just from looking at you either. Some days might be better for you than others. And the same goes for weeks and years.

If it’s been good for you lately, I rejoice with you! And I encourage you to share with others who might be struggling in similar ways.

If it has not been as good for you lately, please let me know–I want to pray for you. I hope you, too, will take some time to rest, refresh, and re-energize—not with anything that comes from within you but from God Himself.

He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. (Isaiah 40:29)

 

I’ll refresh tired bodies; I’ll restore tired souls. (Jeremiah 31:25)

 

Come to me, all of you who are tired and have heavy loads, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28)

 

Remember, there is a season for everything (Ecclesiastes 3:1-8). I have had my good seasons, and they have lasted a long while. I’m so grateful. I’ve entered a not-so-good season, and I’m not sure how long it will last. But I do know one thing: I will be in a good season again.

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him. (Psalm 62:5)

 

Time to rest. I’ll be back soon.

Come alongside… What do you struggle with? What season is it for you? (Remember, you can comment anonymously.)