Sleep or rest?

This morning, I was running (not very far ;) and I was the only thing moving on these roads) and remembered a promotional mailer card we've seen promoting churches.  It was a picture of an empty, unmade bed and the front said, "You don't need more sleep..."  Catchy, huh? 

The back said, "You need more rest."  True.

I would say we need to be much better at both.  Few people get enough sleep.  Even fewer get enough spiritual rest.  Spiritual rest is only found in one place.  The person of Jesus who is the personification of God's love.  Jesus frees us to profoundly say, "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.  And the peace of God which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."

This verse from Philippians 4:6-7 cannot exist without something strong on which we can rest.  What is sturdy enough to support me for the long haul, to support me through the good and the really bad, to assure in me a hope that catapults beyond my current circumstances when even the best circumstances are not the truest of joys? 

It's Jesus. 

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.'  Therefore, I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may REST UPON ME."  2 Corinthians 12:9

Rest - it's a spiritual exercise.