Deborah Masten frames rest not simply as physical downtime, but as a spiritual posture of trusting God’s sovereignty over our time, energy, and identity. She invites listeners to consider rest as part of one’s relationship with God—an orientation inward that counters the constant push to perform or prove.
Hillary Wildt then builds on Masten’s foundation by focusing on boundary-making as a vital discipline. Wildt argues that without intentional limits—saying “no” to excessive demands, preserving margins in life—we lose the capacity for spiritual and emotional renewal. In her view, boundaries protect our capacity to rest, enabling us to “yes” what matters rather than being overwhelmed by everything.
In their shared message, Masten and Wildt urge embedding rest into daily life and community life, not treating it as an occasional gift. They encourage practices like Sabbath rhythms, communal accountability, internal rest (resting in God’s presence), and slower life-rhythms. Their core conviction is: rest done well is a sustaining stance, not a fluke—so that in the swirl of ministry, demands, or crises, one remains rooted rather than depleted.
Timestamps
- Rest as a spiritual posture 2:30
- Trusting God with time and identity 7:15
- Boundaries as protection for rest 12:40
- Resisting cultural productivity pressures 18:20
- Sabbath and communal rhythms 24:05
- Internal rest in God’s presence 29:50
- Closing reflections and invitation to practice 34:10
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