Can’t You Find Rest?

Can’t You Find Rest? When was the last time you truly disconnected — without guilt, without distractions, without pressure? Whew… I have to admit, this is something I catch myself doing too… And yet the fourth commandment says: “Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy” (Exodus 20:8). In its original context, this commandment was revolutionary! In a world where people worked constantly (often as slaves), God established a rhythm: Work AND rest. An entire day that says: You are not defined by your productivity. This was not simply “religious” — it was deeply freeing. This is another commandment that may seem “strict” at first, but is actually filled with love. ❤️ Today, we may be outwardly freer, but inwardly, we are often more bound than ever. Have you noticed that? We are no longer driven by external pressure, but by internal pressure. 😮‍💨 I have to accomplish more. I can’t slow down. I need to always be available. Even during times of rest, our minds keep racing. I know exactly what that feels like. Many years later, Jesus also spoke about the Sabbath. He said, “The Sabbath was made to meet the needs of people, and not people to meet the requirements of the Sabbath” (Mark 2:27). My first thought is: “If the Sabbath wasn’t important, why would God and Jesus mention it so often?”! This means that rest is not a religious obligation — it is a principle for life. If you never stop, you will lose sight of God and even yourself. Rest is the space where your heart becomes centered again. In this context, we can also better understand the well-known words from Matthew 11: “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28). For you today: Intentionally make time where you don’t have to accomplish anything — a time with God and for God. This is not another “to-do.” It is the realization: “I am more than what I do.” You are a miracle! Déborah Rosenkranz