Rest as Survival

Solitude is to be preserved, not as a luxury but as a necessity: not for ‘perfection’ so much as for simple survival in the life God has given you.
- Thomas Merton

It is only when we slow down our lives that we can catch up to God.
- N.T. Wright

There is a remarkable promise in scripture about rest. God is speaking to the people, reminding them not only about the invitation to rest, but the promise of rest. Take some time today to ponder this scripture along with the insights from the wise people above.

This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says:
“In repentance and rest is your salvation,
    in quietness and trust is your strength. - Isaiah 30:15