Discover the secret to real, realistic, non-rules-based rest For some of us, resting seems like a waste of time—it means we’re missing out on other things. For others, rest seems like a luxury—there’s simply too much to do. And for almost all of us, we crave rest, but don’t always know how to. This warm, realistic, humorous book shows us the huge spiritual, emotional and physical rewards of rest. It shows us how rest gives us time to spend with God and remember his grace. Discover how rest fuels our joy and confidence in God’s sovereignty as we learn to depend on him, and not our own efforts, and are refreshed by the power of the Holy Spirit. Adam Mabry shows us how rest helps us make space for relationships, shared experiences and moments to remember; how it liberates us from the pressure of self-reliance; how it gives us a chance to think and reflect; and how it stops us from burning out. Finally, this book casts a realistic vision for rest that is less rule and more rhythm—less onerous restriction and more liberating art form. Adam Mabry helps us to learn the ’art of rest’ with some practical suggestions. The world never stops. But we need to. And as Christians we can by having faith to hit pause and experience the rich rewards of God-given rest. How fascinating to read a book about one of the greatest challenges of our time, written by a man who once failed miserably in the face of that challenge. In these pages, Adam Mabry gives us what we most need a vision of rest tethered to God, rooted in the practical, and shot through with a humorous understanding of our work-addicted folly. This book is a gift! -- Stephen Mansfield , New York Times bestselling author; host of the Stephen Mansfield Podcast In this brief book about a big problem, Adam helps us find our way back to rest in God. Highly recommended! -- Ed Stetzer , Billy Graham Distinguished Chair, Wheaton College, Illinois; author of Subversive Kingdom The Art of Rest was itself a welcome rest to this retired theologian living in Florida (the outro in this book will enable you to appreciate the reference). I disagree with Adam somewhat about the Fourth Commandment, but he is wonderfully right about, as he says, 96% of what the Bible says on rest. His writing is rich, clear, conversational, and vivid. It's as if he, Adam, were right there with you as you read. And Adam calls us to a lifestyle enabled by God's grace in Jesus, in which we can find rest in work as well as rest away from work. -- Dr. John Frame , Professor of Systematic Theology & Philosophy, Reformed Theological Seminary, Orlando, Florida I have to admit, it made me laugh when I heard Adam was writing a book on rest. Adam is one of the hardest-working people I know, and he seems to have endless energy but that might be why he is the perfect person to write on this topic. He is a gifted writer with an important message for everyone rest is a gift that God wants you to enjoy. I pray that this book inspires you to learn the art of rest. -- Steve Murrell , President, Every Nation Churches & Ministries; founding pastor, Victory Church, Manila, Philippines Adam Mabry is a pastor and an evangelist who cares deeply about people. His book beckons us to look to Christ's promise to exchange the heavy burdens that vex our souls for the peace that passes all understanding. -- Dr. Rice Broocks , co-founder, Every Nation Churches & Ministries; author of God's Not Dead and Man, Myth, Messiah Painful and freeing. Simultaneously, this book was painfully convicting because of my need for rest, but it was also joyfully freeing to uncover the path to freedom freedom from the tyranny of the urgent, freedom from the list of to-dos, and freedom from the pressure to see myself as a human doing, instead of a human being. -- Daniel Im , Director, Church Multiplication at NewChurches.com; author of No Silver Bullets ; Teaching Pastor, The Fellowship, Nashville, Tennessee We in the 24/7 world of the West have forgotten why and how to rest. As a result, we're over-extended and sleep-deprived. Our relationships are strained, our bodies suffer stress-induced disorders, and worst of all, our worship of God is superficial. We need help. And Adam Mabry's book is a great help. Here we get to the heart of the problem and then find very helpful recommendations for recovering the lost art of rest. -- Jon Bloom , co-founder, Desiring God; author of Not By Sight Read this to gain insight into the purpose behind the pillars of sabbath with which God architected man's soul. If you are allergic to conviction, read this book with your favorite antihistamine close by. -- Brett Fuller , Pastor, Grace Covenant Church, Chantilly, Virginia; North American Director, Every Nation Churches & Ministries; Chaplain, Washington Redskins This little jewel of a book made my heart sing. Like most of us, Adam Mabry has struggled with the modern tyranny of busyness. In this short book easily readable even by