Week 53 Bible Reading: Psalm 23

On the seventh day God had finished his work of creation, so he rested from all his work. And God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy, because it was the day when he rested from all his work of creation. - Genesis 2:2–3

Isla brought home Bailey, her brand-new German Shepherd puppy. Excited about her new home, the puppy ran endlessly around Isla’s backyard. After a few hours of this, you can imagine what happened to Bailey: plopping down at her owner’s feet, the puppy fell fast asleep.

Have you ever crashed like Bailey? You’ve been on the go: driving to and from school, sports practice, and various activities, and, suddenly—kerplunk!—you’re out, off dreaming.

God created you to rest. Rest matters so much to Him, in fact, that He even dedicated a whole day of the week just for rest. After God created the world and everything in it, God himself took a break on the seventh day, calling it the Sabbath. (If the God of the universe wanted a break, can you imagine how much more you would need one?)

Rest is a gift from our Creator, who knows exactly what we need. So, if you’ve been on the go, go, go, be like Bailey—and crash!