Pastors can leave the office without ever really leaving the work behind. Rest is not laziness or a reward for finishing everything. It is part of the rhythm that helps pastors lead with clarity, patience, and enough margin to serve well over time.

Pastors are good at finding reasons to neglect their own health. There is always another meeting, hospital visit, sermon, or crisis. But physical health affects the way we lead, preach, think, and relate to people, and taking care of our bodies is part of faithful stewardship.