Most Americans I know, whether we are in ministry or not, are very driven. The temptation, when faced with all these coronavirus-mandated restrictions, is to figure out HOW MUCH I can do within the new constraints. Here’s a different approach.

Why not consider using this downtime as a “Mini-Sabbatical”?  Some of us will have more time on our hands from canceling unnecessary activities, from time gained by not driving to events but meeting by phone or computer, and from not spending 12 hours/day, four days/week watching basketball the next two weeks!  How can we use that time?  Rest, time with God, catching up on projects, reconnecting with friends by phone,…

I don’t think we need to be like the high-energy guy I knew whose wife asked if they could have a little downtime. He responded, “Downtime? What’s downtime?”

But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. (Luke 5.16, NIV)

He gives to His beloved even in his sleep. (Psalm 127.2, NAS)

Don’t wear yourself out trying to get rich. Be wise enough to know when to quit. (Proverbs 23.4, NLT)