The conversation explores the importance of rest, play, and journaling as ways to connect with God and our true selves. It emphasizes the need to be intentional in how we live each day and the benefits of creating space to get still.

It’s no secret if you’ve been around here long that I love Matthew 11 and I love how it reads in the Message Bible.

“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”

This scripture is one that I literally take in so slowly line by line

Statement by statement…

Just breathing in this message that Jesus shared when he was physically walking here on earth is such a life-giving invitation to real living.

Do you remember as a child counting down the days till summer? I know I did that every year and it wasn’t because I was looking forward to a particular activity or trip.. It was because I was looking forward to FREE TIME to follow my curiosity.