C.R.A.N (Rest)

C r a n | 🍇

Catch your breath.

Rest your mind.

Assess your heart.

kNow your God.

This jar of cranberry juice reminded me of the importance of rest. I'm sure you're wondering why a random jar of cranberry juice would make me think about that. Trust me I have a good reason. Check it out!

The purpose of this jar is to be filled with a liquid; preferably juice, water, soda, or whatever you prefer. The jar lacks purpose as long as it is empty. The jar then fulfills its purpose when it's filled with something to drink.

Compare yourself to the empty glass jar. How useful are you to yourself and others when you’re on E? Are you at your best when you have nothing to offer? The answer is no! You need to be filled in order to fulfill your purpose.

In order to fulfill your purpose you must understand the importance of rest. In this rest period, allow God to fill you back up with the necessary things that make you better for yourself, others, and Him. Allow Him to fill you up with peace, joy, wisdom, and a multitude of things that will help equip you for the purpose you were born to fulfill. From that place of rest, you will be able to serve in a capacity that has been transformed into a healthy heart, a restored mind, and a clear conscience.

So rest, and rest intentionally. Do this by C: Catching your breath. R: Resting your mind. A: Assessing your heart. And N: kNowing your God.