Finding Quiet Rest in a Busy Culture
In a culture where busy-ness is glorified and whoever has the most jam-packed schedule often appears to be the winner, seeking refuge and rest can be difficult.
But after a long year of challenges (that I wrote a little about here, here, and here), my family was burnt out. Our hearts were hurting, our health was suffering, and our souls were weary. We needed to rest, to heal, and to re-bond as a family.
So we pulled back. I quit the Internet. We didn’t sign up for extra-curricular activities. We stayed home more. We rested. I rested. And slowly, I found us healing.
As I allowed a season of quiet to permeate our lives, this song was often on my heart:
There is a place of quiet rest,
Near to the heart of God.
A place where sin cannot molest,
Near to the heart of God.O Jesus, blest Redeemer,
Sent from the heart of God,
Hold us who wait before Thee
Near to the heart of God.by Cleland B. McAfee
(Go here to see the rest of the lyrics and to listen to the song.)
And now as we emerge from our little cocoon of quietness, I’m finding that my family has blossomed together. This season of togetherness at home has enabled us to pinpoint issues and work on them.
My wild-one is calmer, my shy one is more confident, my husband and I are closer than ever, and we’re all emerging with our arms and eyes wide open.
So I want to encourage you, sweet friend. If you’re burnt out, if you need to heal – then rest. Reevaluate your schedule. Seek a place of quiet rest, both in your home and in your heart.
Don’t be afraid to pull back. The activities will still be there if and when you’re ready.
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