Treasuring Both Work and Rest

My dear son,

I do not measure your worth by how late you lie down or how early you rise. I love you when you attend faithfully to your work, and I love you when you rest comfortably. Tonight, make room for your body to sleep.

My care does not end when your eyes close. I am the God who gives grace to those I love even as they sleep. You do not have to believe that your life is sustained only by your own effort.

Set today's work aside for a while and lean close to me. Tell me honestly about what you need for daily life. I hope you enjoy receiving rest as you trust your Father's love.

With all my love,
Your Father

Psalms 127:2

WEB

2It is vain for you to rise up early, to stay up late, eating the bread of toil, for he gives sleep to his loved ones.

A short reflection

The psalm describes the limits of anxious toil without dependence on God and affirms that God provides for those he loves even while they sleep.

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