Taking Time to Rest

Today is my day off, and I'm enjoying spending the day with Julie. Rest is so important to people involved in urban ministry because there is always so much going on all the time, and the hours are very nontraditional. I'm trying to be very intentional about taking a sabbath, and that's difficult when people still stop by the house to visit or contact me with pressing needs. I know that burn out is a big issue with people in urban ministry, so days like today are very important. I'm enjoying rest, and that's a good thing.