Quotes about Rest

The Sabbath is not for the sake of the weekdays; the weekdays for the sake of the Sabbath. It is not an interlude but a climax of living.

A change has come indeed. Your hands, so strong and active, are bound; in helplessness now you see your action is ended; you sigh in relief, your cause committing to stronger hands; so now you may rest contented. Only for one blissful moment could you draw near to touch freedom; then, that it might be perfected in glory, you gave it to God.

Sabbath is the celebration of life beyond and outside productivity.

If I really want an unrushed life, I must underwhelm my schedule so God has room to overwhelm my soul.

Our Father refreshes us on the journey with some pleasant inns, but will not encourage us to mistake them for home.

Sabbath's golden rule: Cease from what is necessary. Embrace that which gives life.

Don't make excuses, don't blame the past. The rest of your life can be the best of your life!

It was strange how easy being tired enough made it.

I still need some more healthy rest in order to work at my best. My health is the main capital I have and I want to administer it intelligently.

Creation's probably overrated. After all, God made the world in only six days and rested on the seventh.

Creation's probably overrated. After all, God made the world in only six days and rested on the seventh.

All I know is that young boys sleep late and hard.