What are you planning to do this weekend?
You may have seen the image describing the days of the Coronavirus, “Yesterday, today, and tomorrow.” I can’t count how often I have heard people mention that they have lost track of the day of the week.
May has begun today with the hope of spring, but with us walking through a national shutdown since March. This season has felt heavy for each person for various reasons. Some have had to manage their work while tagging in and out of homeschooling their kids. Some have walked through job loss and furlough. Many have dealt with the reality of missing funerals, graduations, trips, and other planned events.
Psalm 3:5 says, “I lie down and sleep; I wake again, because the Lord sustains me.”
This Psalm details a prayer of David amid running from his son Absalom. He relates to us in the weight of stress, worry, frustration, sadness, and disappointment. Practically speaking, David reminds us that the Lord sustains in rest, not sustains us to toil all hours of the day.
In a season that days feel like, “yesterday, today, and tomorrow,” we need to find pockets of rest. Rest requires intentionality. I want to provide you with a few questions to help you move from running on empty and refill your soul this weekend:
What one to two activities could be life-giving this weekend?
Find an activity you look forward to enjoying. This question is deeply personal. You might want to take a run, play catch, read a book, or play a game. Take a moment to identify what brings your soul life.
When will you work, and when will you stop working?
You may not have the option to stop working during the weekend. The question becomes, can you set a time that will cease from working, especially checking your email or finishing projects. This weekend could be the time to put on the “do not disturb.”
When will you take a nap?
Consider this – if you had no device or responsibility, how long would you sleep? Limit the distractions and get rest. Napping can become as spiritual as a discipline for your soul.
Who will you talk to?
Identify one to two people who lift your spirits. Schedule a time to talk with them. A good conversation can heal the soul.
Which one of these questions resonates with you the most? What other ways will you refill this weekend? Share in the comment section.
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