Saturday, August 21, 2010

Human Flourishing

I found this essay on human flourishing on Justin Taylor's blog. It's been sitting open on my computer for several weeks now, but finally I read it.

The essay is oriented on college students and the frenetic, high-pressured life most of them lead. But its topic found a good mark for me in this stage of life too.

I'd encourage you to read it if you find yourself grappling with:

* Overworking
* Pressure to climb the corporate ladder
* Finding time for rest
* Anxiety about income
* Pressure to succeed.
I love the reminder of Psalm 127:1-2.

Unless the LORD builds the house, they labor in vain who build it; unless the LORD guards the city, the watchman keeps awake in vain. It is vain for you to rise up early, to retire late, to eat the bread of painful labors, for He gives to His beloved even in his sleep.

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