Day 204 - Back to Work

"Vacation is officially over. Tonight I sleep in my own bed. We are unpacked and ready for the week. It is nice to be home."

I have read many blogs on the importance of taking a vacation. I agree. We need to stop and rest every now and then. 

There comes a time after the rest where we have to get back to work. When we go back to work our efforts are greater, our resolve stronger and our people are as glad we are back as we are to be back. 

That can only happen when you enjoy what you do. For some they think that you have to switch jobs in order for this to happen. I would say that you have to love God for this to happen. When you work as unto the Lord you will find enjoyment and satisfaction in your work. 

So go on vacation, play hard, and then come home, and work hard. 

How do you feel about your job? How can we work as unto the Lord? 

Day 114 - Vacation

"Today was what we dream vacation to be."

It is so important to get away. Sometimes we get compassion fatigue and stop caring. Sometimes we get giving fatigue and our generosity is sapped. Sometimes we get serving fatigue and we end up grumbling while we work. 

God left us an example that on the seventh day He rested. We should take notes and follow His lead. Jesus said that man was not made for the Sabbath but Sabbath for man. God knew we would be workaholics and needed a mandate to take a break. Even in the life of Jesus you see Him taking a break, pulling His disciples aside to rest and napping while they traveled by boat (in a storm nonetheless!). 

Last week we took a family vacation and I could say the same thing I said last year; it was what we dream vacation to be. The neat thing is that we not only rested, turned our brains off, connected with our children and did something different than the norm, but we also came home refreshed and ready to approach life and work with a clear mind. Even my creativity and writing have been better since I rested. 

If you have been going too long without some rest it may be time to retreat, refresh and refuel. Plan your rest as well as your work. 

Do you have any fun vacation memories? How do you feel after vacation?