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DAY 2 — THE DANGER OF BEING BUSY FOR GOD
“The apostles returned to Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. And he said to them, ‘Come
away by yourselves to a desolate place and rest a while.’ For many were coming and going, and they had
no leisure even to eat. And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.” (Mark 6:30–32,
ESV)
“Come Away”
Father, we have been so busy doing Your work that we have forgotten it is your work. Thank You for reminding
us of our need to come away, to take a break, to take a breath. Thank You that we are not machines but human
beings. Forgive us when we have made our busyness an idol or when we have built our worth on how much we
accomplish for You. Please turn our busyness into faithfulness. Amen.
“Rest a While”
Loving Jesus, when You walked this Earth, You understood humanity’s need for rest. Thank You for exemplifying
the balanced life we ought to live. Show us what proper rest looks like and how we can rest regularly to recharge
and refocus. Amen.
Song Suggestions
SDA Hymnal: In the Garden (#487); Near to the Heart of God (#495); He Hideth My Soul (#520)
Other Songs: I Cast All My Cares Upon You; You Are My Hiding Place; All in All