Have you ever worked all night in your sleep, only to awaken with bags at half mast and nothing accomplished?
I have.
The sad thing is that I know the things I could have done differently.
Recently I read Lisa Morrone’s book, Sleep Well Again. It was fascinating to read all the real work that happens when we sleep well. While we sleep, a series of checks and balances begin as our system is fine tuned in phases, like a Master’s hand gently going over the wiring and tired parts of His creation.
When I start working in my sleep, it’s time to go in a new direction. To be honest about the things that keep me up when my body is screaming for rest. To slow the night down and move toward rest. To acknowledge (and do something) that the rest my body craves is more important than the to-do’s that will be waiting there the next morning.
Lord, I need rest. But I also know how to find that rest. I acknowledge that I have been going at such a pace that I have put rest last. Thank you for giving us such a creative way to restore physically and mentally. You amaze me.
I knew I should have picked up a copy of this book when I saw it on the table at SheSpeaks! Off to order it now!
Interestingly, I met Lisa Morrow on Friday night at the SheSpeaks conference. I think it was a God-connection. So I look forward to getting some of her books. She was such a cool lady, so sweet and humble too.
Wishing you sweet rest, Suzie. Thank you for leading our SheSpeaks Speaker Evaluation Group this weekend. Your comments to me were very thoughtful and helpful as I grow in my speaking gift. And I think you are wonderful!
Rest…. Yes…. Come to Me MY yoke is easy. Easy, and light. Often I think of that verse when I feel like I need rest of mind, spirit and soul. Lately I have been feeling that way. I know God doesn’t give us anything we can not handle, and as life goes on I begin to realize the gifts I have been given are to help others during trying times. So where do I go when I need rest? HIM. He connects me to so many outlets to help me; it is listening to the voice and resting that I have to learn to do. Thank-you for this post.