Pace Yourself
March 9/10, 2024
Daniel Im, Lead Pastor

Jesus modeled this principle in his life and ministry: Pace yourself by resting

Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he got up, went out, and made his way to a deserted place; and there he was praying. (Mark 1:35 CSB)
After he said good-bye to them, he went away to the mountain to pray. (Mark 6:46 CSB)
He got up and departed from there to the region of Tyre. He entered a house and did not want anyone to know it, but he could not escape notice. (Mark 7:24 CSB)

How to Rest Well:

1. Rest Restoratively
· “Come away by yourselves to a remote place and rest for a while.” (Mark 6:31 CSB)

· Physical rest
· Mental rest
· Sensory rest
· Creative rest
· Emotional rest
· Social rest

· Spiritual rest
o “Come to me, all of you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28 CSB)
o “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30, The Message)

2. Rest Regularly
· Daily rest
· Weekly rest
· Quarterly rest
· Annual rest
· The Lord is my shepherd; I have what I need. (Psalm 23:1 CSB)
· He lets me lie down in green pastures; he leads me beside quiet waters. (Psalm 23:2 CSB)
· He renews my life; he leads me along the right paths for his name’s sake. (Psalm 23:3 CSB)