Good Words for Today: January 19

Here’s a profound truth. Sometimes we need to eat. Sometimes we need to sleep. Sometimes we need to eat and sleep even more than we need to pray. There’s a time for everything. There is a time for crying out to God; and there is a time to roll over in bed, close your eyes, and get a good night’s sleep. And there is a time when what you need is a Big Mac, French fries, and a chocolate milk shake. We all need a good night’s sleep and a good meal. Sometimes we just need to let our hair down and have a blast. For some that means going waterskiing. For others it means hiking in the mountains. For some it means sitting in a comfortable chair and knitting with your friends. For me it means walking 10,000 steps each day. That’s why God commanded man to work for six days and to rest on the seventh day. We need to work and work hard and serve the Lord, and we also need some downtime. We need some rest, and we need some relaxation. Sometimes the most spiritual thing you can do is to get up and have a good meal because you’ll feel so much better.

January 19, 2026