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The Power of Resting Well

DAY 1 OF 5

The power of rest

Matthew 11:28
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.

Imagine climbing a high mountain. Each stage demands strength, and you feel your breath quicken. You know: without a break, I won't make it. True mountain climbers regularly return to base camp, only to reach great heights. It's the same in everyday life. We rush on, from appointment to appointment, forgetting that our body and soul need oxygen.

Taking a break isn't a weakness, but a source of strength. It's a conscious choice to breathe, to pause, and to rediscover what's truly important. The Bible shows that even God rested after six days of work. So rest isn't a luxury, but part of His plan for creation.

Perhaps it feels unnatural for you to stop. As if you're behind, or as if you have to justify yourself. But in the silence, you hear again who you truly are: a beloved child of God, not a production machine. Enjoy the view!

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The Power of Resting Well

These meditations were inspired by the book "The Power of Rest: 8 Lessons for Work and the Good Life." The book "The Power of Rest" guides you through rest as a lifestyle, with insights from science, nature, and life lessons from inspirations worldwide. Many of these lessons are rooted in the Bible.

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We would like to thank Op reis naar je hart met Mirjam van der Vegt for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://www.amazon.nl/Power-Resting-Well-unorthodox-lessons/dp/9082226170/