Rachel Olsen on "Rest, Rise, & Work"
My wife forwarded a devotion to me this week that opens with the question: "What time did your day begin today?" It is a great summary of the Hebrew understanding of day/night and work/rest. Here's a quote:
A secular rhythm of life makes work primary. We work first, then go from work to vacation. In contrast, a sacred rhythm makes rest primary, moving us from God-ordained rest into our vocation. The sacred rhythm is rest, rise, work rather than rise, work, rest. Let that difference sink in and sway the seat of your soul.Read more HERE