Here are a bunch of ways you can put our previous discussions on rest into action. We need to be more active about pursuing rest, God's way. In no particular order...
Go for a walk
Enjoy an extended time of Bible reading
Build a fort with your kids
Plan time for a nap
Take up a new recreational sport (like disc golf or racquetball)
Play a board game with you wife/husband
Go to the library and find fun/unusual books
Visit local (inexpensive) historical sites
Call an old friend you haven't spoken to in awhile
Volunteer to serve a local community center, soup kitchen, or some other helpful non-profit
Read a book (or listen to an audiobook)
Host a meal and game night for people from church you don't know that well, but want to get to know better
Learn how to knit (my wife loves this!)
Ask your pastor if there is any way you can help lighten his load administratively, and do it!
Watch a movie
Go rock climbing
Write letters/prepare care package for missionaries your church supports
Color with your children (or even if you don't have kids!)
Listen to relaxing music
Visit a sick person from your church in the hospital or at their home
Plan a fun family meal, go together to buy the ingredients, and cook the meal together
Get a massage
Plan a star-gazing expedition
Watch a movie
Work on a puzzle
Go for a leisurely swim
Go to a local park a swing on the swings
Listen to a sermon on Mp3
Attend a local dramatic production (maybe at the local high school)
Schedule a time of extended and purposeful prayer
Make cookies and deliver them to widows/shut-ins from your church
Enjoy a cup of tea (coffee, hot chocolate, etc.)
Attend a sporting event
Serve as a big brother or big sister for a child in your town
There are tons more things we could add to this list. What ways do you best rest? Leave a comment and let us know.
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