without a pillow, there would be no pillow fights.

Why is it that it takes so much effort to get us to rest? It seems so often our bodies have to get sick and cry out, "hey, I'm worn out here," in order for us to take a break, take a breather, and take a step off the playing field. In today's fast paced world of success driven society, we sell ourselves for our desires...seriously (here me out before you get all offended). Every hour you give to work is in hopes for compensation/promotion/something of value. So say you were alloted 70 years of life (assuming you actually could know)...then each hour you give to something (i.e. work) would not just be a simple hour, but rather a fraction of your life. The more time you put into something, the more valuable it is to you. I understand that it's hard to balance a schedule and all the things you'd like to do--sacrifices have to be made. Just keep in mind that what you devote the most time to is your priority...So ask yourself--how much of a fraction of your life is God worth? What about your kids, family, friends? Your health depends on your rest--and our brilliant Creator knew this...I believe He made us easily worn out on purpose. Isn't it true that in the times we take to step back from the world that we tend to draw closer to Him? Not only that, but that we require Him for rest from stresses and worries in life. Most Christians are familiar with the creation story and how God worked 6 days and rested on the 7th as an example for what we should do...set aside a day just for the Lord. Ezekiel 20:20 tells us "Keep my Sabbaths holy, that they may be a sign between us. That you will know that I am the LORD your God."...God is speaking to the Israelites after being led out of Egypt--out of slavery and bondage--here. Just imagine if you had been rescued from a life of pain and misery, from bondage by the most powerful nation at that time--don't you think you would be in awe of whomever had saved you?? And yet, even with that, God knew that the worries and cares of this world would distract people from Him if He did not command them to set aside one of seven days as holy. Let God know how important He is to you by investing time in that relationship--remember you will reap what you sow..don't you want to sow a rich relationship with God? One that endures through trials? In my experience, He's the best friend to have in trials (psst, He's gt all the answers, and your best interest in mind). Matthew 11:28 tells us to come to Christ with our burdens and have rest...whatever you are facing today, don't wait until it's too late to rest--our bodies are not perfect and break down for a reason. Slow down, enjoy the view, and talk to God. He commanded this so that you will spend time with Him.

What are you priorities and what does your life reveal is important to you? If there's something you need to change, don't wait until it's too late.