Denise Lee Yohn explains work idolatry and the negative impact it can have on our ability to refresh ourselves. This in turn leads to a failure to consider work in the light of God's plan for us. Yohn helpfully suggests 3 practices that can turn around our approach to daily work, namely: to remember the Gospel and what Christ has done for us; to revisit the meaning of rest and to invite God daily into our lives.
"In today’s ever-increasingly busy world, the call to practice the Sabbath has gained popularity. Many people now advocate for a Rule of Life that centers on weekly Sabbath-keeping.
Despite this rising tide of advice, however, we find ourselves still longing for real rest, grappling with burnout, stress, and anxiety. This points to a deeper issue: experiencing true rest requires more than just altering our actions—it demands the renewal of our minds. That’s because our proclivity to overwork is deeply rooted in the idolatry of work."
https://depree.org/de-pree-journal/experience-real-rest-through-the-renewal-of-our-minds
