Learn To Take Time Off.

[DJ]

Learn To Take Time Off

On the seventh day He rested from all His work. (Genesis 2:2 NIV)

Are you tired all the time? Even after sleeping? Do you keep going to the doctor but he can't find anything wrong with you? You may be experiencing the symptoms of burnout.

Long periods of overexertion can cause fatigue, sleeplessness and stress. Some other signals of burnout are crying for no reason, being easily angered, insecurity, negativity, irritability, depression, cynicism and resentment toward the blessings of others. Recognise any of these in yourself?

One reason God established the Sabbath was to keep us from burning out. The law of the Sabbath simply says that we can work six days, but on the seventh we need to rest; also to spend time worshipping God and having fellowship with His people. Even God rested after six days work. Now since God doesn't get tired, clearly He's giving us an example we should follow. In Old Testament times the land had to rest after six years. No sowing and reaping was permitted in the seventh year (See Exodus 23:10-12). During this time everything recovered and prepared for future production.

We argue that we cannot afford to take time off. The truth is, we can't afford not to! You say, "But I would never get anything done if I did that." Then you're too busy and something needs to change in your life. When you're too busy to obey God's commandments, and even follow His example, you'll pay the price. What you sow, you reap. If you sow continual stress with no rest to offset it, you'll reap the results in your body, your mind, your emotions, your health and your relationships. So, rearrange your priorities and learn to take time off!

David

[Seeking]

Now here is a post - and message - I should have heeded more when I was teaching. It never seemed there was time to take time off. And yes, - the listed symptoms, at least some of them, result. Like batteries we do run down - and need recharging. That's a reason for Sabath rest. In another sense, Jesus followed this principle. It wasn't at a regular time (same day each week) but look how many times we hear of him separating from the masses and going away to pray. Time off. Now as for Sabath rest, . . . what is a pastor to do?

[Eagle Eye]

Wow Dennis you just a posting feened.

[Seeking]

Nah Ernie, just took the advice of David's post. I learned "to take time off" and now after a bit o' time off, I've gone back to posting lol

Still want to know what the pastors are to do on the Sabbath to keep it holy from their standpoint.