Rest

I'm writing this halfway through Sunday - the day of rest. Of course, sticking rigorously to Sunday as a 'rest day' may not be for all of us, especially for those who have a job to do which entails Sunday working. But 'rest' is so important - and it is different for everyone. For some of us, it may indeed mean not working in any sense - even taking a break from routine chores. For others, it may mean catching up on little things and being able to start the working week with a clean page. Some will gain rest in solitude; others, in the company of friends or family. We all pursue rest in different ways.

Yet we find a timely reminder in Psalm 62:1 - 8 says:

My soul finds rest in God alone;
my salvation comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will never be shaken.

How long will you assault a man?
Would all of you throw him down—
this leaning wall, this tottering fence?
They fully intend to topple him from his lofty place; they take delight in lies.
With their mouths they bless, but in their hearts they curse.

Find rest, O my soul, in God alone;
my hope comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation;
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.

My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock, my refuge.
Trust in him at all times, O people;
pour out your hearts to him, for God is our refuge.

True rest is in God.