Sometimes we just have to know when to keep pushing forward and not giving up with our goals. Other times we have to know when to give ourselves a break, a little rest; so, we do not ultimately give up or wind up burning out. Resting is a vital part of reaching our goals too. Yes, we need to have drive and grit. However, if we do not allow for rest, we risk burn out. It is all a balance. We cannot run on empty. I have watched many people in my life push themselves beyond exhaustion. Only to wind up down the road weary, drained and having missed special moments in the here and the now. Friend, goals are important; yet, so is rest. I hope that when we find ourselves running too fast, that we can remember to slow down. Allow our minds and our bodies to recover, before pushing ourselves into feeling depleted. I hope that as we strive toward our goals, that we do not forget our loved ones; in our quest for a future goal. Also, if we are overworking ourselves it is too easy, to get too busy, for spending time with God. Friend, we are not promised tomorrow, though we should still hope for it, strive for it. God has gifted us with this life; may in the pursuit to make it better, we allow ourselves to actually enjoy it. For if we run too fast, we may just run past precious moments and be left too tired at the end of the race. May we find our balance in this life, so we can take in all that God has to offer.

Erin Fitts-Brower

Ecclesiastes 3:12-13

I know that there is nothing better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. That each of them may eat and drink, and find satisfaction in all their toil- this is the gift of God.