When We Rest Instead Of Strive

The ocean is full of seashells.
In heavily trafficked areas,
many lay just out of reach
in the deeper depths below.

But how interesting
that as night descends
and the world sleeps;
with the dawn of breaking light,
find a plethora of new shells
to be had simply laying
for those who get to them first
to pick from and take.

If only we could learn
the art of rest.
Some of the greatest treasures
are found when we are
in God's rest
because when we stop striving
and allow Him to guide us,
we find His treasures everywhere.