REST

This seems to be a topic that keeps coming up in my life. I observed this blog and noted that my frequency of posting comments certainly dwindled to a measly five posts in the month of January. This indicates that a) the novelty of blogging may well have worn off, or more likely, b) last month seemed to be incredibly busy (and honestly, I feel as though January flew by at the speed of a Boeing...wait, are those fast? I guess when they're up there, they move pretty quickly).

I'm constantly reminded by the people around me to pace myself, to set good boundaries, to not say "yes" to everything that comes my way, and to not compromise the non-negotiable things in my life for the sake of doing more things and taking on more challenges. I even pass these thoughts off to other people around me, to remind them of the same things. We're in this thing called ministry, inspired to run a marathon, not a sprint. I think that at times this year my pace has picked up without me knowing it, but the downside of that is that often I reach into my reserves and attempt to coast through on my own strength, my own "wisdom", my own ideas from past experiences, rather than immediately surrendering and giving control to Christ, the rightful commander and supplier.

I don't feel burnt out or stressed by any means, and I'm not even sure what that would look like if that were to be the case. Boundaries and rest are important, and I've learned a lot about that this year, though I still have a lot to learn in this area. This year has been one full of learning for me, and I'm so thankful that God, by His grace, continues to teach me new things and remind me of the important things through ministry experiences. I'm excited for the next few months, and I really believe a lot of great things are on the horizon. The key is to continue to take the time to rest- not solely because I have to, or because I should if I want to stay effective, but more importantly, because God designed rest as a good thing. A guilt-free thing. Something that is an intricate aspect of delighting in Him, of a lifestyle of ongoing worship.

I'm glad that I can post something like this on a Monday.