Day of Rest

Today I realized what true "day of rest" means. Today (Sunday) is the first time in five months that I took today off. So, for the first time in quite a while, I actually feel like I got rest as I slept in the last two days. I've never been one to rest. I don't know about you, but rest to me is taking an afternoon off to watch a DVR'd show (like Grey's Anatomy which is my favorite show!!). To take an actual weekend off - two days in a row off - was a hard thing to do. BUT, it was SO worth it!!


I don't know why I find it so hard to do! Why do I think that I, a human being, can do more than God did (at least subconsciously). Even God, a perfect all-knowing being, took a day of rest. GOd knew that after working hard - after creating THE WORLD, He needed to rest, and we should be no different! Yet we have this need to fill every day full to the max as if we are above God!! (We do this either consciously or subconsciously, but we do!)


Today, I realize the importance of such a rest. I have learned that not only will things be OK if I take a moment to rest, but I feel so much better!! It's amazing what a little rest can do! My mind is clear, I don't dread doing the normal everyday stuff (like cooking or laundry), and I can focus so much better!! WOW! Who would've thunk it!! ;)


So, today, I'm thanking God for my day of rest (or weekend). I'm thanking God that He reminded me how important it is for me to get some rest and turn off the brain for a while. I pray you will do the same!

Heavenly Father,

Today you reminded me that I need to rest.

Today you reminded me that I am not above you

and that you know what is best for us.

Thank you for showing me and guiding me to do so.

Thank you for setting the example that it's OK to take a day (or two) of rest.

Father, remind me when I let myself get in the way of good rest.

Help me to let go of things that I may think won't be OK without me.

Help me to let go of my control and let You have them.

You are God alone and I place my trust in You

this day and forever.

AMEN.

May you, too, remember to take a day of rest. It's OK.

Your sister in Christ,

Pastor Heather