Rest is sweet

In this world of hustling and bustling, some people see rest as a waste of time. But God who created the human body knows what is best for it. He commands everybody to rest after working. He wants you to cease from all forms of labour in order to get some rest and be refreshed.

Rest is not only beneficial to the health and comforting to the body but also beneficial to the soul. God Himself rested after the work of creation and made rest an obligation for all humans because it is good.

Work and rest are like two sides of a coin. Resting is as important as working. You work before resting and rest after working. You don't need to overwork yourself to show that you are working. But you can't claim to be resting when you have not done any work. When there is a proper balance of work and rest, you will enjoy the fruits of your labour.

Some people are workaholics. They literally work everyday of the year without taking time to rest or go on vacation. They feel the urge of being busy all the time to the point that they often perform tasks that are not required or necessary. Workaholic is a negative behavioural pattern that injures your health, social life and soul. Workaholics often suffer sleep deprivation which results in impaired brain and other stress related illness. They also neglect their family.

Rest helps your body to recover or heal faster from the damage caused by stress. It puts you in a good frame of mind. It facilitates better and healthier eating habits. Rest rejuvenates your body and mind, regulates your mood, helps you to enjoy life more. It reduces the risk of having heart and kidney disease, high blood pressure, diabetes and stroke.

So, make out time to rest because it is sweet and satisfying. But remember that rest can be sweet only after you have toiled. There is great gain in legitimate and honest industry. It is a good remedy against poverty. It gives meaning and satisfaction to life.

This year, make up your mind to work with appropriate rest. May your rest be sweet😍

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Boluwatife writes 🖌️