It can be challenging to find time for rest and relaxation. We are often consumed with work, and the busyness of life makes it hard to slow down and connect with Jesus. However, it is essential to recognize that work and rest are complementary. They are not opposing forces, but rather two sides of the same coin that draw us back to the same source.
In his new book, Sacred Strides, speaker, musician and coach Justin McRoberts explores the idea of work and rest and how they can be transcendent experiences that connect us with the heart of the divine. McRoberts argues that work is not the enemy, but rather, can bring us closer to God. He suggests that rest is not about divorcing ourselves from the world, but about disconnecting from the machinery that keeps us from having transcendent experiences.
McRoberts' perspective is refreshing because it challenges the notion that work and rest are at odds with each other. It is not a matter of choosing one over the other, but rather finding congruence between the two. When we work from a place of rest, we can experience the joy and fulfillment that comes from doing meaningful work. Conversely, when we rest from a place of work, we can recharge our batteries and reconnect with the divine.
Work and rest are intertwined.
There is a common belief that people are either good at resting or good at working, but this is a false dichotomy. Work and rest are complementary and that they are both necessary for a fulfilling life.
Rest is essential for wholeness.
It can be difficult to capture the balance. Many of us have been taught a narrative of being rescued from all the bad things in the world, including work. We have been conditioned by hustle culture to believe that our limitations are problematic and that we must constantly strive to do more. This narrative is not rooted in the biblical narrative of wholeness, which teaches that our limitations are actually part of what makes us human and that work can be a sacred and fulfilling practice.
Rest is a necessary gift.
The podcast emphasizes the importance of rest in our lives. It is not just a luxury but a necessary gift that we need to embrace to maintain our well-being. Rest is not just about taking a break from work, but it is also about finding joy in being present in the moment. It is about embracing our belovedness and allowing ourselves to be who we are.
Belovedness destroys our need for success.
Our belovedness annihilates the need for success. McRoberts argues that we live in a culture that glorifies success and achievement, which often leads to burnout and a sense of emptiness. He suggests that by embracing our belovedness, we can find a sense of wholeness that transcends the need for success.
ABOUT JUSTIN:
Justin McRoberts (born January 1, 1974) is an American author, speaker, retreat leader and songwriter from the San Francisco Bay area. McRoberts began his career writing and releasing two albums with 5 Minute Walk before the label disbanded in 2001. Since then, He has released eleven studio projects, several EPs, and three books.
Check Out Justin’s New Book:
Sacred Strides: The Journey to Belovedness in Work and Rest
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