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Our Daily Bread - Tuesday, May 25, 2016
by RBC Ministries

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PACE YOURSELF

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And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat.
-Mark 6:31

THE BIBLE IN ONE YEAR:
1 Chronicles 25-27
John 9:1-23

Not long ago, I developed a physical problem. My left shoulder and arm were aching. I had a painful rash on my forearm and thumb, and I struggled daily with fatigue. When I finally went to the doctor, I learned that I had a case of shingles. The doctor put him on antiviral medication and said it would take several weeks for the disease to run its course.
Because of this illness, I had to force myself into a new routine. A short nap in the morning and one in the afternoon were necessary to give me the strength to be productive. Until I recovered, I had to learn to pace myself.
At one point when Jesus sent His representatives out to teach in His Name, they were so excited with all they were doing that they neglected to take time to eat and rest properly. When they returned, Christ told them: "Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while" (Mark 6:31).
Everyone needs rest, and if we go too long without it, we will suffer physically and emotionally. We also will be unable to carry out our responsibilities as well as we should. Is the Lord encouraging you to "come aside and rest a while"? Sometimes a few more rest stops with Him may be necessary. - Dennis Fisher
I come aside from the world of strife,
With its burdens, trials, and the cares of life
To a beautiful, quiet, restful place
Where I commune with my Jesus face to face. - Brandt

To avoid a breakdown, take a break for rest and prayer.

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