There was a reason why God established one day of the week so we would rest. In biblical times, it was called the Sabbath, today it’s simply a day of rest.
It doesn’t mean you need to cease everything and just stare at the walls or that you shouldn’t commit to anything, but just that you take some time that day to just ‘take it easy’. Some people just don’t know how to go about this and that’s sad. For me, taking it easy is to have that 24-hour period on my weekly schedule as a blank day.
There are no lists of tasks or activities and I avoid making appointments during that time. I don’t normally contact anyone and don’t really relish receiving any calls either. Not that I’m avoiding people but usually, they want something from you and that’s what I’d like to keep from doing on my day of rest. It’s my 24-hour interval. It’s the time I take to give myself a break. And when I’m tired of resting, I do whatever I want – which is great.
That’s when I work best. I can prepare my week ahead and not feel the pressure of knowing that I might be taking up valuable time to plan. You’d be amazed at what resting can do for you. It may seem like a stretch of waste at first, but trust me, you’re actually gaining time when you have quiet relaxation.
It’s akin to shutting down your computer once in a while. You know that if you forget to do that, the computer tends to get slower than usual. And so do we. When we “re-boot” ourselves, for lack of a better word, we start stronger so we can finish quicker. So whatever day of the week you take to unwind, take it easy, your schedule will thank you for it.
In faith
Cristiane Cardoso