Rest Is Good - Anita van der Elst

As for the rest of you, dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good. 2 Thessalonians 3:13 NLTP

They needed to come out, those three wisdom teeth, and I opted for IV sedation for the extraction procedure. The dental care was excellent, and all went well. But I didn’t expect my energy level to be so low in the aftermath. I discovered that rest is good. 

Because of my lack of energy, I canceled my weekly small group gathering at my home. I also missed out on a ballet performance by my daughter-in-law and granddaughter. Additionally, I missed a music recital in which both grandkids and my son participated. 

Disappointing, to say the least. Housework went by the wayside. Since my diet was restricted to soft foods for a whole week, I didn’t cook meals either. I must confess, however, I didn’t mind having frozen yogurt every day.

Around the fifth day after the oral surgery, as I complained to the Lord about how weary I still felt, Paul’s instruction to the folks in Thessalonica came up in my daily reading. 

I realized that by taking care of my body and getting enough rest, I was doing something good. Although I missed serving my dear sisters in Christ in my home, God allowed me extra time to rest and recuperate. He would eventually restore me to full capacity. Yes, I was tired, but not of doing good. 

When you are tired, remember that resting your body is something good that God encourages because He is a good, good Father. 

Anita van der Elst finds joy in creating with words, believing God gifted her with the desire to do so. Married to her best friend, Edward, since 1976, she is a proud mom of four adult children and Oma to three of the most delightful grandchildren ever. Other joys in her life include bringing beauty to Facebook through photos she takes on her iPhone, exploring the state parks in the PNW, facilitating a small group of women, and participating in a Bible study. 

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