# @chocolateme on Instagram

- **Type:** Video
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/CyOWtzUu29i
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/36155937-chocolateme-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2023-10-10T16:04:25.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Simone Morris (@chocolateme) — https://gondola.cc/chocolateme

## Caption

Although I’m in a season that “forces” me to rest, I still find it hard to do so. Life doesn’t stop & I still have a handful of personal goals I want to accomplish. Lately, God has been gently reminding me of the importance of rest despite the work that still needs to be done— both at home & internally🍃🍂
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I shared in my stories last week about how God has not only been emphasizing the importance of rest for my physical & mental health, but also how rest can be/is actually productive. This was confirmed by this Sunday’s sermon where our pastor emphasized how our resting is a demonstration of our trust in God’s provision. I felt like God was giving me a huge hug with how He confirmed that Word to me personally. 
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Not only has resting made me more productive because I’m able to pace myself & focus on incremental goals, but it’s also forced me to remember WHO is ultimately in control & WHO actually produces fruit in my life. And guess what? It isn’t me🌱 Being able to rest (no pun intended😅) in the fact that, as I am diligent over what’s in front of me without overextending myself, God will still produce the fruit in my life in due season as I willingly submit my days to Him. This is even the case when He’s telling me to rest & take it easy. Just because I’m resting, doesn’t mean He is ☺️ 
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So, here we are! I remember having HUGE goals of working out this entire pregnancy, start to finish 😂😅 Let’s all laugh. For now, all I have the capacity for (and need for!😩) is stretching. Stretching is ultimately what my body needs the most & what I’m able to manage time wise. Yes, I’m excited for the day that I step back in the gym and pick up a weight, but for now, resting and taking it easy is most productive ♥️
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#momlife #momof2 #2u2 #SimoneNikole #26weekspregnant #6monthspregnant #prenantalstretches #2ndtrimesterstretches #notyoga lol

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simonenikole, prenantalstretches, momlife, 2ndtrimesterstretches, 26weekspregnant, notyoga, 6monthspregnant, momof2, 2u2

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