Which Rest Tendency Are You?

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Quiz Questions

1.
You crawl into bed and remember something you forgot to do today. What happens next?
- A.
  You get back up because you'll sleep better once it's finished.
- B.
  You worry that forgetting it is negatively affecting someone else.
- C.
  You decide you'll deal with it tomorrow and start scrolling on your phone.
- D.
  You lie awake thinking about whether forgetting it will create a bigger problem later.
2.
You unexpectedly have an afternoon all to yourself. What's most likely to happen?
- A.
  You text a friend or family member you've been thinking about.
- B.
  You spend time researching something you've been meaning to figure out.
- C.
  You finally tackle a project that's been sitting on your list.
- D.
  You watch a few episodes of a show or scroll longer than you intended.
3.
You're standing in line at the grocery store. Where does your mind naturally go?
- A.
  You wonder if you remembered everything you came for.
- B.
  You automatically pull your phone out without thinking.
- C.
  You wonder if you should let the person behind you - the one with only two items - go before you.
- D.
  You wonder if there's time to stack another errand into your time out of the house.
4.
Your boss tells you to take a break. Your first thought is...
- A.
  "Finally - I've been trying to check out all day."
- B.
  "After I finish this one last thing."
- C.
  "What if something comes up while I'm gone?"
- D.
  "But will they be able to take a break too?"
5.
You're leaving for a weekend trip. Which sounds the most like you?
- A.
  You're finishing every last task so nothing is waiting for you when you get home.
- B.
  You're so excited to unplug from life for a bit.
- C.
  You're checking and rechecking the locks, light switches, and stove knobs before you leave.
- D.
  You've packed everyone else's suitcases and now you barely have the capacity to pack for yourself.
6.
You're waiting for a Zoom call to start. While you wait, you are:
- A.
  Answering a few more emails.
- B.
  Watching TikTok.
- C.
  Shooting a quick text to your bestie.
- D.
  Scribbling down a few talking points.
7.
Your dinner plans with a friend get cancelled. What's your first thought?
- A.
  "I can disappear into my show tonight."
- B.
  "I hope they're okay."
- C.
  "I will set a reminder to text her tomorrow to reschedule."
- D.
  "What if there isn't a good time for us to reschedule anytime soon?"
8.
You realize someone is upset with you. You immediately...
- A.
  Replay your recent conversations over and over, trying to figure out what happened.
- B.
  Feel terrible that you may have hurt them.
- C.
  Wonder what you should have done differently.
- D.
  Decide not to address it unless they bring it up.
9.
Which prayer is most on your heart these days?
- A.
  "Lord, help me bring You what I've been avoiding."
- B.
  "Lord, remind me that I don't have to earn Your love."
- C.
  "Lord, help me trust You with what I can't control."
- D.
  "Lord, remind me that You care for me too."

Quiz Outcomes

1.
The Achiever
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You probably find satisfaction in a job well done. Responsibility comes naturally to you, and you genuinely want to use your gifts well. But somewhere along the way, productivity may have become the place you look for peace.The lie you're tempted to believe:"When everything is finished, then I'll be able to rest."The truth God invites you to receive:It is useless for you to work so hard from early morning until late at night, anxiously working for food to eat; for God gives rest to his loved ones. - Psalm 127:2
2.
The Caregiver
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You notice needs before anyone else does. Caring for others comes naturally to you, and you genuinely want the people you love to flourish. But somewhere along the way, you may have begun believing that your own needs should always come last.The lie you're tempted to believe:"When everyone else is cared for, then I'll be able to rest."The truth God invites you to receive:I will be your God throughout your lifetime—until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you. - Isaiah 46:4
3.
The Escapist
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When life feels overwhelming, you naturally look for something to take your mind off of it. A scrolling session or another episode can offer temporary escape. But somewhere along the way, distraction may have become the place you look for peace.The lie you're tempted to believe:"When this feeling is gone, then I'll be able to rest."The truth God invites you to receive:You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! - Isaiah 26:3
4.
The Bearer
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You often feel responsible for more than your own life. You think ahead, anticipate problems, and carry concerns long before anyone else notices them. But somewhere along the way, responsibility may have become the place you look for peace.The lie you're tempted to believe:"When everything is under control, then I'll be able to rest."The truth God invites you to receive:Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. - Philippians 4:6

Which Rest Tendency Are You?

A simple quiz to help you discover what may be keeping you from receiving God’s rest.

Quiz Questions

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