PASTOR’S CORNER, Tyler Prater, Fellowship Baptist Church, Liberal

Spring break is approaching, and for many families, that means a welcome pause in the normal pace of life. School schedules slow down, routines shift, and there may even be a chance to step away for a few days. For some people, however, slowing down feels almost uncomfortable. We’re used to running hard, pushing ourselves to exhaustion, and filling every moment with activity.

But Scripture reminds us that rest is not a weakness—it is a gift from God. Psalm 127 begins with a simple but powerful truth: “Unless the LORD builds the house, those who build it labor in vain. Unless the LORD watches over the city, the watchman stays awake in vain. It is in vain that you rise up early and go late to rest, eating the bread of anxious toil; for he gives to his beloved sleep.” (Psalm 127:1–2)