Recharge - Kate Davey

If you’re anything like me I only charge my phone if the battery is under 10% and in the red. When that happens I notice my phone doesn’t work as well - the apps open slower, things take longer until finally the screen goes blank and I can’t use the phone any more. What if instead of waiting for the battery to get all the way down, I decided to charge it when it got to 50%.

This week God has been talking to me about being more aware of when I need to recharge. I tend to treat my body like my phone, and wear it out until I am in the red and then have a burn out. I rush around all day and expect my body to perform when I haven’t made any time to recharge.

Recently I have started to notice the warning signs and try to catch myself before I hit the bottom. God know this about us and He tells us in his Word about how important rest is. Even God himself rested on the seventh day; which just goes to show that if the creator of the universe needs to rest then so do you.

Here are a few verses to encourage you:

• God rests from His work (Genesis 2:2-3)

• Remember the Sabbath and keep it holy (Exodus 20:8-10)

• I will go with you and give you rest (Exodus 33:12-14)

• You make me dwell in safety (Psalm 4:8)

• He makes me lie down in green pastures (Psalm 23:2-3)

• I would fly away and be at rest (Psalm 55:4-8)

What does rest look like? I think it can take the form of many things. For some it would be out in creation taking in the beautiful sights of a fresh day, for others it’s being soaked in a worship song that refreshes your soul, maybe it’s something creative like sewing or painting. Whatever it is, make sure you make time to factor in rest. Recharge before you hit red. God needs us to be those who look after our body, mind and spirit so that we can be effective for His kingdom!