Know the Difference – Rest Is Not Avoidance
Sometimes we confuse rest with avoidance. We think if we slow down, we’re just running away from responsibility. But rest and avoidance are not the same thing.
Avoidance numbs. Rest restores.
Avoidance distracts. Rest connects.
Avoidance runs. Rest receives.
God never called us to avoid the hard stuff. He called us to walk through it. We are do to this with Him. But He also told us to rest along the way.
In Matthew 11:28-30, Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”
Jesus didn’t say, “Come to me and escape it all.” He said, “Come to me and I’ll walk with you. I’ll carry this with you. I’ll show you how to rest even while you keep going.”
You can rest without running away. You can pause without quitting. Rest helps you reset so you can face what’s next with strength, not exhaustion.
Let God meet you in your rest—not just your work.
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