Restore.
Rest.
Wait.
These are all terms that run contrary to our fast-paced, microwave saturated society. I am a victim of the mindset too -- that being busy is better than not being busy. However, lately I have been tired of the running around. So it is "retreat season" for me. I had one retreat this past weekend, and then I spent the Sabbath at home having an actual Sabbath. No work for me. It felt so good. I have been so uninspired lately due to the exhaustion / drama from my 9 to 5 that I needed some time to get centered back on God again. So we spent time together, and then I did some of the things I love doing for leisure -- writing, reading, drawing, putting together letters / cards for friends, napping, and taking time to have a conversation with someone I see all the time, but never talk to.
I find that when I allow God to slow me down that I always benefit from it, even when it seems contrary to what I need to be doing to accomplish my dreams. Of course I have dreams as a visual artist. I am very driven and have a lot of ideas. However, this season I am in has been one that has forced me to slow down and prioritize God above all else. It has also forced to me rethink the direction that I ultimately want to take my photography, and I am still hashing the details of that decision out.
"Come to me all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light." Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV)
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