Day of Rest

My newest difficulty is how to rest when rest seems unavailable.  I have weeks, even months where I don't have any free time to just relax and be still.  I get 10 minutes or there, but I really notice when I don't have a full day to not have a plan or an engagement.  I'm finding this to be very unhealthy for myself.  I'm also asking God to give me that time and help me to make that time for myself, so that I can be at my best for everyone around me, including Him.  These are the times where I am so tired that even time with God seems to be too taxing.  That's just sad.  True, but sad.  So now to make the time to get myself back to fully rested and ready to go.  I have found that the best way for me to do that, when I don't have a full day or can't find a full day, is to make time for things that I know will calm my spirit and give me time to focus on God very intentionally.  Things like meditation, baths, massages, workouts, or even just sitting on the couch without any distractions.  This strategy doesn't work to completely rejuvenate, but it does give me a little more life to my battery and I am able to make it to my next day of rest.  Days of rest are so important, so make time for them and help your loved ones to have time for them too.