I’ve seen life from many angles. And what I’ve discovered is that most Americans are extremely proud people. They take pride in what they do, and are mostly conscientious of their image to others. They know how to work hard, whether it’s trading on the stock market or building houses, and they are hard at it 5 -6 days a week. But many are empty. Their hard work pays dividends, but not the kind that makes a body happy. They have trappings, but inside their souls are broken down shacks; a perfect example of average life and overtoil: if life lives you than you won’t live life.
I think that if we fail to plan ahead and be diligent, poverty comes knocking. But if we are unable to truly rest a little from our work, life lives us and we’re left with an empty shell to fill with charade. What’s the balance?
The Sabbath lifestyle. Not the hard line religious legalism we associate with the phrase, but a true reflection of God’s heart. The seventh day, month and year should be set aside for rest and refocus if we are truly set on living in God’s Kingdom.
So here’s a rave for all the hard working people who are able to properly balance work, family, God and rest into 7 days: YOU ROCK! Don’t listen to the lazies who say you work too hard. Labor is holy and necessary; do the best at what you do! But if you forget the seventh day (i.e. rest) watch out for the rock wall of burn out!
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