Can We Balance Work and Rest?

The world views balance as making room for the things that are most important to us. However, as believers who submit both our work and rest to Christ the King, balance is making room for those things that are important to his Kingdom. Momma Theologians Practical Takeaways Do you struggle more with the idol of work or the idol of rest? Take time today to pray through the idols of your heart. (If you’re like me, you may find that you are tempted to do both in different seasons). If you tend to idolize rest, I recommend reading The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan. If you tend to idolize work, I recommend reading Humble Roots by Hannah Anderson. Momma Theologians Prayerful Takeaways Make a list of verses that address idolization of work or rest. Write them in your planner or calendar to help you remember the promises of God throughout your day. Find a list of the attributes of God and pray through them. Reframing our day in light of God’s character can help us honor him with both our work and our rest. Text another momma and share your struggle. In our culture that celebrates the “superhero” and “hot mess” moms, you can encourage other mommas to become a “Kingdom-minded” momma. ____________________ SUBSCRIBE TO OUR DEVOTIONAL NEWSLETTER TO STAY CONNECTED WITH OUR MINISTRY Go to www.mommatheologians.com to find articles and essays written by mothers just like you as they share stories and reflections about how they grow spiritually in Christ in the midst of motherhood. Join our community on Instagram @mommatheologians _____________________ Momma Theologians Contributor Bethany Broderick Bethany Broderick lives in Birmingham, Alabama, with her husband, three-year-old daughter, and one-year-old son. A recovering perfectionist, she writes about resting in God’s grace in the everyday moments of life as a woman, wife, and mother. She is on the blog contributor team at The Joyful Life and has featured articles at Risen Motherhood, Coffee + Crumbs, and Kindred Mom. You can find her words on her personal blog (dwellingword.com) and on Instagram (@bethanygbroderick).