Reflection

“Rest and be thankful.” ~ William Wadsworth

Prayer

God of relaxation and fun,

We are often reminded to rest so that we will be more productive. We are taught to relax so that we can do our jobs better or tackle the next task with renewed vigor. Though in some sense true, rest and relaxation are goods in and of themselves and not because they make us better workers. Move us to enjoy time for rest not for any purpose other than the joy of rest and relaxation. Help us create time to rest in your presence and in the presence of family and friends, pursuing activities we enjoy and people we cherish. Amen.

Call to Action

Take time today to reflect on what rest means to me. What one action can I take, or what one commitment can I make today, that can deepen my commitment to genuine rest and to enjoying people and activities I cherish?