Momentum For Monday, March 11 2024

“O my soul! Return and relax. Come to your true rest, for the Eternal has showered you with His favor.” (Psalm 116:7)

As humans, we are limited. You can only make so many decisions or take in so much information as a person. There is a point where mental fatigue sets in. Simple things become complicated. Your mind is tired and foggy. This is a signal to stop.

Confusion comes much easier when you're exhausted. Take a break. Rest. Then return to it, whatever "it" is. You'll often have much more clarity the 2nd go round.

Rest isn't for the weak. It's for the disciplined. It's for the courageous. It takes wisdom and healthy boundaries to know when to stop or let go. It takes confidence to trust God to be God and leave things alone temporarily (or permanently if necessary).

If you do this and still don’t have clarity, pray and repeat rest (if possible). This can save a lot of headaches, miscommunications, and apologies down the road. Know your limits. Acknowledge when you need a break. This can really help in the long-run.

“It is senseless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, fearing you will starve to death; for God wants his loved ones to get their proper rest.”

(Psalm 127:2)