And he said to them, “Come away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat. Mark 6:31 (ESV)
So then, there remains a Sabbath rest for the people of God, for whoever has entered God's rest has also rested from his works as God did from his. Hebrews 4:9-10 (ESV)
Have you ever felt you do not have the luxury of not being, okay? You may be parents with children still in the home, a single parent, have a stressful job, financial difficulties, dealing with health challenges, marital strife, and the list can go on and on. While handling the various challenges of life, people on the outside may feel you have it all together and always seem to be okay. In addition, you feel as if you must put on a front for others letting them believe you are fine and have it all together. However, the truth is you do not have it all together, and you are emotionally, mentally, and physically tired, of constantly behaving as if you do.
We are human and there will be times when we are not okay, and we need to be honest and stop pretending otherwise. In all honesty, none of us can handle life at 100%, all the time. This is the time we must admit we are not okay, and we need to rest and take time out to recharge.
If anyone feels that taking time out to rest and recharge is not enough, and they are having deeper mental and emotional struggles, please do not hesitate to reach out to a professional counselor/therapist, to get the help that you need.
God gives all of us strength to run the race of life. But He also expects us to take time out to rest and recharge. He knows if we do not take mental, emotional, and physical breaks, we run the risk of making mistakes and causing harm to ourselves or others.
So, take time out to rest and know that it is okay, to not always be okay.
Blessings,
Angélique
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