I've been working on taking some time off lately.  It isn't easy for me to do.  I really enjoy the feeling of accomplishment.  However, accomplishment isn't everything and if we work too hard without taking time off, it will eventually take it's toll.

I had a challenging week with a few extra activities packed in.  By the end of the week, I was really feeling it.  Yesterday, I finally took half a day off.  I really enjoyed it.  I got some personal things done, went to the gym and played some Wii.  I know these aren't necessarily restful activities but they are the things that I wanted to do... and not the things that had to be done.  We finished the night off by going to a 33 Miles concert with some friends.  They were really good!

God uses these times of rest to refresh us.  He also speaks to us more clearly when we get ourselves out of of the daily grind long enough to listen.  If you've been working too hard lately, I encourage you to find some time to rest and spend with God whether it's reading the Bible, praying or just doing something you like to do!

I'm looking forward to worship tomorrow!