Being in parish catechetical ministry, I often get lost in my schedule. From the time I rise in the morning until I lie down at night, I can be moving, planning, meeting, researching activities, connecting with people, and on and on. After several days, or weeks, of constant motion, I feel not only my body longing for rest, but my soul longs for rest. I find my heart and soul yearning to just be quiet with the Lord. During these times, I hear Jesus' words calling to me: "Come to me, you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest." These words give me comfort, but more importantly, they remind me that I need to take time to rest with the Lord. I need to spend at least a little time with God each day, and regularly schedule some significant time with the Source of my energy and life.
How often do you sit with God? When is your favorite time to spend with God?
