God Wants Me To Rest is a chapter from my soon-to-be-published book, 10 Things I Hate About God And How He Won Me Anyway. It’s currently available for preorder. Click for purchasing options.
God Wants Me To Rest
Three-year-olds are too busy to take naps. I learned this indisputable fact after becoming a parent. “I’m not tired, and I’m not grumpy,” my child would insist in a tone that made it perfectly clear it would be ridiculous to think otherwise. They would say this after I suggested a nap or an early bedtime. Maybe their building blocks tumbled down in a big heap for the umpteenth time, or they finished the last packet of their favorite snack, or they couldn’t find their much-loved teddy. Minor things causing major frustration reveal major tiredness, but not when you’re three. I wonder how often I ignore the signals that tell me I need to take a break. How often am I irritable and short-tempered?
My husband might suggest we go away for a couple of days. But I find myself getting impatient. I function best with a tidy house, the washing up to date, and the ironing finished. I want to complete all my chores before I stop. After all, I don’t want to come home to a messy house. I carry on with my endless schedule of activities, ignoring God and anyone else who dares to suggest I take a break …
