Got rest?

It's weird to me that I've already been in school for three weeks! I am still learning how to balance my time and how to keep up on all my commitments. I am being reminded to rest and to take time to simply listen. What a hard task that can be at times in a culture that prompts us to stay on the go! 

I know that resting is important and it is something that God Himself has even modeled for us. There was a great message today at church today given by Jason Whalen focusing on the importance of balance and rest in our lives. Balance is Jesus' answer for weary disciples. We have to be willing to say "no" to some things in order to say "yes" to the right things.

So how does this apply to my summer in Ocean City? For the next 15 weeks, whether I am actively conscious of it or not, I am preparing myself for my summer in New Jersey. God is preparing amazing things and in order for me to be effective, I need to be rested. I need to take advantage of this time that He has given me to slow down.

It is hard to slow down and I think we can all relate to that. Between hours of classes, meetings, studying, being an RA, and trying to keep my sanity, I am assured that He is in control. I hope that you are all taking time to relax and spend time with the Lord. It's the best place to be. Please be praying with me as I continue to grow and prepare for New Jersey!