I Was Too Busy…to Trust.
- Kelly Price
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
I was reading through Jeremiah today, and something really hit me—like, hit me hard. It was about taking a day of rest. Not just slowing down when you're exhausted, but actually setting aside intentional time to pause and be with God.
And this realization came rushing in:
When we constantly push through and refuse to take a day of rest, it’s not just about being busy—it’s actually a sign of greed and mistrust in God’s provision.
Whoa.
I’ve never quite seen it that way before. But think about it—when we keep working day after day without stopping, what are we really saying? That everything depends on us? That if we stop, things might fall apart? That God can’t be trusted to handle what we leave undone?
That one stung a little.
The truth is, God designed rest. He invites us into it. It’s not just a break for our bodies—it’s space for our souls. A day of rest gives us the margin to connect with Him, to refocus, to breathe. And I’ll be honest, I haven’t always honored that invitation. Not because I didn’t care, but because I was caught up in doing—all the things that felt good and productive and important. I’ve filled every single day, thinking I was being diligent... but really, I was being self-reliant.
It makes me cringe to think about how many times I’ve skipped rest not out of necessity, but out of fear. Fear that if I paused, something wouldn’t get done. Fear that rest meant falling behind. But all that fear boils down to one thing: I didn’t fully trust God to provide.
Thankfully, He’s patient. I’ve gotten better about this in recent years—learning to slow down, learning to breathe. But this was such a good reminder that I still have a ways to go. And the best part? I only got this reminder because I took time to sit with Him in Scripture this morning. Funny how that works, right?
And maybe that’s what a day of rest is meant to remind us of—that “this is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). Not rush through it. Not fill it with to-dos. But rejoice. Be present. Rest.
So today, I’m choosing again to embrace a real day of rest. Not out of burnout, but out of trust. Because I do trust God. I trust that He’s working, even when I’m not. I trust that He’s in control, and I don’t have to carry everything. I trust that He’s enough—and that He’s inviting me to simply be with Him.
Thank You, God, for the nudge. I hear You.
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