The idea of resting and relaxing is built into the rhythm of life. God intended all of us to have time to chill. The creation story emphasised the importance God has attached to rest.  The problem is that we have become influenced by an idea that tells us success is measured by material possessions and power. This means that people now work every moment in order to achieve the success that others demand from them.

During the month of July Sanctuary First is seeking to go back to a more biblical approach to success and encourage all of us to see the significance of taking structured periods of rest and recuperation and to build these periods into our daily and weekly routines.  Using the letters that make up the word ‘rest’ we have suggested four words that will help and enable us to become successful and healthy people engaging with the Rhythms of life. At the centre of a healthy life is a spiritual life.