This morning, I woke up with a reminder on my heart: Today is the Sabbath, a day to rest in God’s peace.

But oh, how challenging it is! Human nature seems almost wired to resist slowing down, to fight against stillness. It’s as if rest is something I have to earn, or that I’m not deserving of it unless I’m constantly doing something. It’s a strange paradox. Why do we find it so difficult to simply be still and embrace the beauty of doing nothing?

I long to experience that profound stillness again—the place where I’ve encountered the best version of myself and felt God’s presence so deeply. I want to return to that sacred space.

Lord, please teach me how to rest.