In a world where staying busy is a virtue, the idea of rest often goes against the grain of our work ethic and our need to prove our worth by our productivity. Work is indeed an important part of our lives, but the blessing of rest reminds us that we are not defined by our work. Our identity is not, or at least should not be wrapped up by what we do or what we produce.

To rest is to know that we are enough simply because we are God's beloved.

To rest is to remember that we are not in control, nor do we have to be.

Let us rest this week as we learn to let God be God…