250516 Rest

Rest

Rest is not just a privilege 

That's a truth I've had to learn

It's something that's greatly required 

Not a reward you have to earn

Sometimes it's learned the hard way

Through sickness in injury

When my body has been forced to rest

To restore my health to me

Yet, in this hustle, bustle world

We think that it is best

To complete as much as possible 

And then never stop to rest

To some rest denotes a weakness

So the price of it's too steep

Or somehow, it's a bragging right

To require so little sleep

But that's not how God intended

For on seventh day did rest

Not because the Lord would need it

But, to teach us what is best

For God's always about balance

In our lives and in all things 

So designed our bodies to need rest

And restoration that it brings

Yes, the call to rest's a balanced one

All things done in moderation

Neither be a workaholic 

Nor go into hibernation 

So, don't fight it like a toddler's nap

Surrender to it; be refreshed

Necessity to function well

Thus, embrace it and be blessed

But, if you find that all life's burdens 

Keep you on edge; leave you stressed

Run straight to your precious Savior 

In his arms then you'll find rest