Everyday life
Guilt about resting
Feeling we do not deserve to rest or that we should always be doing something.
What the Bible can tell you
"Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy.
Exodus 20:8
He said to them, "Come away into a deserted place, and rest awhile." For there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
Mark 6:31
"Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest.
Matthew 11:28
A human reading
Rest is a command and a need, not a privilege you have to earn. By resting you regain the capacity to love and to work well.
This page offers reflection and companionship; it does not replace a professional. If what you feel weighs heavily or lasts for weeks, talk with someone you trust or with a health professional.