Are You a Human Being?

Rest. I'm not really that good at it. I'm good at activity—increasingly—and even in my old age. 

There is so much good to do.  So much to learn. So many books to read.  So many letters to write.  So many people to counsel.  So many talks to prepare.  So many places to see.  So many adventures to be had.  So many projects to complete 

And then I remind myself that I am a human being . . . . I am not a human 'doing'.  

The deep, eternal truth: God loves me for who I am, not for what I can do.  I am not defined by my activities—even good ones. I am defined by my Creator.  There are many times I need to stop.  And listen.  And be quiet.  And let His Spirit speak to the depths.

I need to stop and drink deeply of His love and care and freedom.  

Rest. Breathe in God; breathe out life. 

Focus Scripture:  Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.  Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath of the Lord your God; in it you shall not do any work.’  Exodus 20:8-10.