No Time To Rest

Are you living a well-balanced life, or are you running around like a chicken with its head cut off? Join Laura Mary Phelps, host of the Good Friday podcast, as she continues her four-week series, Creating a Daily Rhythm: Finding Peace In A World That Never Stops. Today’s episode is “No Time To Rest,” and we are going to take an honest look at the modern traps of self-imposed busyness, technology’s false promise of free time, and the neurological dopamine hits that keep us addicted to constant activity. We often treat rest and work as opposites, believing that we are either a Martha or a Mary. But what if this isn’t true? What if we can have a contemplative heart while living in a chaotic world? What if prayer and activity can coexist? What if it is possible to stop the frantic hustle, recognize our time-wasters, and reclaim our time for the Lord? Grab your coffee and have a seat, my friend. It’s time to rest. **Key Takeaways.** *Ora et Labora:* St. Benedict viewed prayer and work as partners, proving we can maintain a contemplative heart in a chaotic world. *The Trap of Busyness:* Busyness is not a badge of honor. It is a badge of disobedience. *True Rest vs. Escape:* The things we do “to get away from it all” are temporary fixes. True rest is found only in an intimate relationship with God. *The Spiritual Battle:* The enemy delights in a rushed, noisy schedule because the lack of silence keeps us from hearing God’s voice. **Key Scripture.** **Genesis 2:2-3:** And on the seventh day God finished his work which he had done, and he rested on the seventh day from all his work which he had done. So God blessed the seventh day and hallowed it, because on it God rested from all his work which he had done in creation.” **Isaiah 30:15:** For thus said the Lord God, the Holy One of Israel, ‘In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength. **Matthew 11:28:** Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. **Resources & Links Mentioned:** Father Philip Nolan, Magnificat (August 2026 Issue) The Visual Philosopher: Why You Are Always Busy Mike The Headless Chicken **Want to stay in the know?** Subscribe to Good Friday Sister on your favorite platform. **Want to support Good Friday Sister?** *Subscribe to Laura’s Substack* Words & Birds. Paid subscribers receive access to exclusive bonus episodes. **Want to invite Laura to speak at your event?** Head on over to her website. **Want to see more?** *Connect on Instagram:* @laura\_m\_phelps This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit phelpslauramary.substack.com/subscribe