Rest – that longed-for break
from rushing life, endless toil,
relentless action
Is this the rest I seek?
Is this ‘shabàt’ of God –
“Come to rest in ME”?
Less an oasis
than a new geography;
another country
Not to visit
from your homeland of busyness –
A new place to live!
Move in! You’re welcome
here explore its landscape, breathe
deep refreshing air
Live here! And from this
new home take trips to busy
places. Then come home.
Paul Booth : March 2017
Written during the SDE gathering at Minsteracres Retreat Centre,
but inspired by much time spent in recent years exploring the spirituality of ‘sabbath rest’.
