#17: Take a Rest

In our fast-paced world with over-scheduled calendars, we are in desperate need of rest. Take a moment, right now, for a deep cleansing breath, as you listen to this vital conversation.

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Theme Music: “The Feast” from Katie Reid’s “Echoes of My Heart” album: https://www.katiemreid.com/singer/

Today’s Show Sponsor: Big thanks to Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith, author of Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity.

Things We Talk About:

• DALMAC Bike Tour
• Graves’ Disease
• “Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is take a nap.” -John Ortberg
• Speaking of cross stitch, visit Maggie Jo’s Studio on Etsy! Her embroidery hoop art is amazing!
• Listen to Lee’s interview with Dr. Dalton-Smith on the Moms in Prayer Podcast
• Give Me a Break: Exchanging the Guilt of Rest for the Gift of Rest (Katie's post on Proverbs 31)

Today’s Featured Resource: Sacred Rest book by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith.

• Connect with Saundra at: http://ichoosemybestlife.com/
• Take the Rest Quiz to discover which area of rest you might be lacking in.

Today’s Verse: Matthew 11:28-30

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

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