Vacation Time by F. M. W.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 6, 1915

Vacation Time

By F. M. W.

THIS is the season for vacations in many sections of the world. During the hot months of summer many business houses run shorter hours; many living in the crowded city centers seek rest and refreshing in cooler climates. This custom we believe is a good one. We believe it is proper for every one engaged in wearing toil to take a little time for rest and recreation. But too many, it is to be regretted, not only take a vacation from physical labor and mental toil during the summer months, but excuse themselves from active religious service. Many a professed Christian has dated the beginning of his separation from God to his season of physical relaxation. His hours of profitless leisure afforded Satan opportunity to engage his mind and engross his attention with things which alienated him from God.

We need to guard our own spiritual lives against the demoralizing influences which come in connection with this season of the year. Shall we spend little time in prayer, in the study of the Word of God, in personal Christian work? Shall we permit the enervating influence of the warm season to deaden our enthusiasm and weaken our endeavors? Surely we cannot afford to do this. Not for a day, an hour, or a minute can we afford to relax our vigilance in the service of God. We are living in times when we know not what a day may bring forth. We need constantly to watch unto prayer; to be ready at any moment for anything that the providence of God may permit to enter into our experience. Let us be careful not to take vacation from Christian service during the months to come.

F. M. W.