For people of the Christian faith, Jesus is our example for the wisdom of taking rest when you need it.  Jesus would withdraw for a short time and rest before launching a new chapter in his ministry.  I like to think I am the “energizer bunny” and have an endless supply of physical and emotional energy.  The truth is I am human, and as I age I tire more easily.  This week I had some difficult cases to deal with at the hospital.  My director noticed less than energetic look on my face. (When I am tired it shows in my face very clearly if you know me.)  My director asked me if there way anything of an urgent nature I had to finish today.  I told him had work to do but nothing was essential that it be completed today.  He then told me to take the rest of the day off and start getting my weekend rest.

He is wise because I know there is truth in the learning that we can’t offer people something we don’t have.  I was running on “reserve energy” which we all know does not last long-term.  So with his blessing and encouragement I followed the example of Jesus and got some much needed rest.  This rest will put me in the position to be able to return to work on Monday with my usual energy level.

How about your schedule and life?  Do you need some special time of rest to restore you body and soul?  If the answer is yea, then I encourage you to work diligently to get some time for rest the sooner the better!