Rest

Busyness itself isn't sin, but a life with no margin makes us susceptible to sin and disappointment. Jesus shows Martha and Mary, and His own example of withdrawing to pray, that we must identify the few non-negotiable things that please God, put them on the top shelf of our lives, and refuse to let even good things knock them off.

True rest is not something we stumble into by escaping or checking out — it's something God actually designed for our good. As we step into a new year, Pastor Joel invites Cornerstone to trade the counterfeit of hustle culture for real rest: rest that reflects on God's goodness, trusts Him with control, and is only fully found in the presence of Jesus.