Episode 1256: You Were Made With a Battery That Has to Be Recharged

We laugh about being too busy, like it makes us important. We brag about not having a day off in three weeks. We cram our vacations so full that we come home needing to rest. And somewhere along the way, we started believing that the busier we are, the more honorable we are. But God knew from the very beginning that we couldn't run on all eight cylinders seven days a week and still be productive. That's why He built a recharge day into the design. Think about your phone at 5% battery. It still functions like normal right up until it doesn't. And sometimes we play chicken with it anyway because plugging it in feels like a hassle. That's exactly how most of us treat rest. We push until we have nothing left to give. So if you're someone who feels guilty when you stop, the fourth commandment has something important to say to you today.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.