If it has been less than a week since you’ve binge-watched movies or TV shows, raise your hand. Now raise your hand if, afterward, you felt absolutely alive. When we binge-watch TV and movies, we feel less alive.
In the Gospel today, Jesus says, “Come to me all who labor and are burdened, “and I will give you rest.” We’re called to go to the Lord. He’s the one who truly provides rest. And when it comes to recreation, He also wants to be a part of that. Recreation means to recreate part of ourselves, to be made new. There are so many things in our life that can make us more alive and new. Whether it’s hobbies or exercise, or reading. Whatever it is, Jesus wants to enter into it and recreate us. So if you need rest, go to the Lord. If you need to recreate yourself, let the Lord into your leisure. This is Spirit Juice. Be fully alive.
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