Went oversize sturgeon fishing today with fishing guide, Dave Maroon below the Falls at Oregon City on the Willamette River. There were 4 of us that went and we all had a wonderful day. The weather was nice, I brought good food in my cooler, the fellowship with the other guys was refreshing and the fish were biting. We caught about 20 between us that we’re between 4 and 8 feet long. Fishing is probably the most enjoyable activity I do. It is very renewing for my emotional energy level that gets totally depleted from weekend church services, but after a day like today I am ready to hit it hard this week and preach the best sermon ever this next weekend. Running the race set before by God with endurance takes energy. Being a steward of finite energy levels to do Gods will and work is a multifaceted skill. Being faithful to pray and ask God for His strength is super important, but if we do not use what we have wisely, we will not be entrusted with more. I have found that a key ingredient in this stewarding is rest that renews. Adequate sleep is obviously a part of this resting, but periodic and systematic change of pace is also important for me and fishing is super effective as an activity that is rest.