Lord Jesus, who has taught us much about life and work with you, grant us rest when we need to get away from all that must be done, that we might have time to recover from the work that you have given and return ready to again pick up your ministry of reconciliation and the daily tasks of life, through you who took on our flesh and now reigns with the Father and Holy Spirit above. Amen.
‘The apostles gathered around Jesus and told him all that they had done and taught. He said to them, “Come away to a deserted place all by yourselves and rest a while.” For many were coming and going, and they had no leisure even to eat.’ – Mark 6:30-31