Meredith Rounsley

Stop and Smell the Burgers

I have now officially been through two full weeks of classes at college. Both my brain and my heart are about to burst! The band that I have been placed with for worship is incredible, both in skill and in personality. I can’t wait to spend the next few months with these people.
Today found me at the local McDonalds, enjoying one of the few “American” things in this fine land of Australia and sending e-mails through cyber space. Steph and I took advantage of the free internet there and, when my computer finally died, I settled into a stiff wicker chair with a book and a Coke. Rest.

Tonight at a leader’s meeting for middle school ministry, the speaker talked about serving from a place of rest. I think that, my life being so intertwined with the church, I often neglect this. There is a Sabbath for a reason. Everyone needs time to unwind from the business of the week, to enjoy the company of others, and remember that there are seriously solid reasons for breathing. So let me encourage you, friends. If you are about to throw yourself upon the ground while flailing your limbs and yelling because you are so busy, get away from people and take time to just breathe. You don’t have to nerd out like me and read for hours, but do something! Go for a walk; listen to some music, journal, or take a drive out to the beach. That way you are refreshed and ready to jump back into the rest of your week.

So maybe you’re not the type to sit at a McDonalds for three hours. That’s okay. It’s not for everyone. But take time to rest so that you won’t be a grumpy gills.

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