“Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer’s day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time.”
~ J. Lubbock ~
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths, or the turning inwards of prayer for five short minutes.” ~ Etty Hillesum ~
“Sometimes the most important thing you can possibly do is take a complete rest.” ~ Ashleigh Brilliant ~
“They that can take rest are greater than they that can take cities.” ~ Benjamin Franklin ~
“Thou hast made us for thyself, O Lord, and our heart is restless until it finds its rest in thee.”
~ Augustine of Hippo, The Confessions of Saint Augustine ~
“Work is a blessing. God has so arranged the world that work is necessary, and He gives us hands and strength to do it. The enjoyment of leisure would be nothing if we had only leisure. It is the joy of work well done that enables us to enjoy rest, just as it is the experiences of hunger and thirst that make food and drink such pleasures.” ~ Elisabeth Elliot, Discipline: The Glad Surrender ~
“And I heard a voice from heaven saying, “Write this: Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord from now on. “Blessed indeed,” says the Spirit, “that they may rest from their labours, for their deeds follow them!”
~ Revelation 14:13 ~
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A lovely post, Sandra. God bless you today.
Once again I'm behind in reading, but as usual I've enjoyed every minute of catching up here at Thistle Cove. Thanks for the peaceful thoughts of todays post!
WONDERFUL! Thank you, wonderful Thistle!
I wish I could sleep as peacefully as in your picture! I love the quote about rest not being idleness.
Just what I needed!
I so much agree with this. The Sabbath rest is vital to our well being. Love that you quoted Elisabeth Elliot. She's a particular favorite of my husband's.
Well how do you like that? I am feeling quite lazy this weekend. Haven't done much of anything. And here you go encouraging me to do more of the same! I love it…
Today we worked in the garden..all day…so it's so good to read this post :o)))!
Have a great week!!!
Hi Sandra!
Thank you for your words of rest.
Hello Sandra:
Some wonderfully reassuring words on the topic of rest, here, Sandra. However, we cannot help but think that perhaps we should be putting in more work first!!! Unlike you, of whom we have such admiration when it comes to dealing with everything that you have to do, we really are the laziest of tarts, even if we do say that ourselves!!!! Monday to Sunday are days of rest for us!!!
Hoping that you too, dearest Sandra, are finding moments of rest and relaxation just like the adorable Abigail!
Enjoyed these wise words on "rest" especially on the Sabbath…
oh my yes – rest – often elusive here but much sought after! Lovely reminders Sandra – bless you and hope this week holds times of productive work and refreshing rest.
So love these wonderful words of thoughts, Sandra.
Please pray for those that are serving our country & those that have gone before us.
TTFN ~
Happy holiday weekend ~
Hugs & love,
Marydon
PS TY for your sweet note.