11d • General discussion
WHEN DOING MORE IS NOT THE ANSWER
Sometimes, the very thing our body needs most is the very thing we refuse to give it.
Rest.
We live in a world that constantly encourages us to do more, accomplish more, push harder, and keep going. Somewhere along the way, we’ve started associating productivity with worth and rest with laziness.
But have you ever stopped to consider that doing more isn’t always the answer?
Our bodies were wonderfully designed by our Creator with the ability to work, adapt, recover, and restore. However, those processes require something from us.
They require that we recognize our limitations.
Think about it for a moment.
When we continually push ourselves physically, mentally, and emotionally without allowing adequate time for recovery, our bodies must continually adapt to those demands.
Our nervous system remains alert. Our muscles may stay tense. Our digestion can become disrupted. Our sleep may suffer. Even our ability to think clearly and respond patiently to those around us can be affected.
And sometimes, instead of recognizing these signals, we simply push harder.
We add another supplement, another routine, another responsibility, or another thing to our already overflowing schedule.
Now, don’t misunderstand me. I’m a firm believer in personal responsibility, intentional movement, proper nourishment, and making wise choices concerning our health.
But I also believe there is wisdom in recognizing when enough is enough.
God did not design us to operate without rest.
Even throughout Scripture, we see the importance of seasons of work and seasons of restoration.
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
Matthew 11:28
Rest isn’t always about sleeping more.
Sometimes it’s learning to say no. Sometimes it’s stepping away from unnecessary demands. Sometimes it’s sitting quietly with the Lord instead of filling every moment with noise.
And sometimes, it’s simply recognizing that we cannot continually pour from an empty vessel.
As we continue learning to care for ourselves as a whole person, spirit, soul, and body I want to encourage you to consider something this week.
Before asking yourself what more you need to do, perhaps ask yourself what you need to stop doing.
Our bodies are not machines. They are wonderfully created, living systems that require both activity and restoration.
And learning to respect that balance is part of being a good steward of what God has entrusted to us.
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