238. Sacred Rest in a Sacred Season
Are you running on empty this December? You might be getting enough sleep but still feeling exhausted. That's because physical rest is only one piece of the puzzle.
In this episode, I'm diving into Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith's powerful framework of the 7 types of rest—and I'm guessing at least one of them is going to make your heart leap (or your stomach clench) as the Holy Spirit highlights where you're most depleted right now.
We'll explore:
✨ Physical Rest - Why sleep alone isn't enough
✨ Mental Rest - Quieting the constant mental chatter
✨ Spiritual Rest - Moving from knowing ABOUT God to intimately KNOWING Him
✨ Emotional Rest - Permission to not be "fine" all the time
✨ Social Rest - Saying yes to life-giving relationships and no to draining ones
✨ Sensory Rest - Relief from constant digital stimulation
✨ Creative Rest - Receiving beauty instead of always producing it
This Advent season is the perfect time to evaluate where Holy Spirit is inviting you to rest. Because how can we make space for Jesus to come if we're running on fumes?
I'm also getting vulnerable about taking my own creative rest this month and inviting you to join me in a 10K steps and Vitamin D challenge. Let's walk this journey together—literally!
KEY TAKEAWAYS
🌟 There are 7 distinct types of rest—you can be rested in one area but completely depleted in another
🌟 Rest isn't laziness or failure—it's faithfulness and stewardship of what God has given you
🌟 Your worth isn't tied to your productivity; the Sabbath principle declares this truth
🌟 Advent is about preparation and making space—what if rest is part of your spiritual preparation?
🌟 You don't have to fix all 7 areas at once—listen to where Holy Spirit is highlighting your greatest need
RESOURCES MENTIONED
📚 Book: Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity by Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith
🎯 Take the Free Rest Quiz: restquiz.com
Discover your primary rest deficit in just 5 minutes. Take it prayerfully and ask God to reveal the truth about where you need restoration.
ACTION STEPS
✅ Take the rest quiz at restquiz.com
✅ Choose ONE type of rest to focus on this week
✅ Ask Holy Spirit daily: "How are You inviting me to rest today?"
✅ Join the 10K Steps & Vitamin D Challenge (see below!)
✅ Stay tuned for upcoming Advent encounter episodes
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COMING UP NEXT
🎄 I'm taking creative rest this December by sharing some beloved Advent encounters from previous seasons. Stay tuned for guided meditations and Christmas-centered content to help you prepare your heart for Jesus this Advent season.
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