Day of Rest
I’m going to just be plain honest here. If you can’t tell from reading this blog I am a type-A “doer”. I feel best when I am producing something, anything. I LOVE doing this blog; creating the menus, coming up with posts, sharing with you the readers. Whenever I find myself with a spare moment, this is where I want to be.
However, lately that has meant inattention to other things. Not really my son or my family, but mostly my quiet times and prayer. More important than even my husband and my son. It isn’t that the blog has taken over my life and I don’t wish to do those things, it is just that it is “easier” to get on here and start typing than it is for me to be still and to study the Word. I can check this blog off my to-do list. With time in the Word I have to actually be still and go in-depth. I struggle with both of these things, mostly the being still.
There were many things that we were invited to be doing last evening (we usually attend church gatherings on Saturday evening as it works better with our schedule) but I really felt like I needed to go to the service. Turns out there was a reason. The sermon was on busyness (Luke 10:38-42). Hmm. I’m pretty sure it was written just for me.
So in light of that, you will not be seeing grocery posts (or other posts from me today). I am taking a Sabbath. It comes at a good time because a new menu is due out Tuesday and I was already weighing how to handle the grocery ads in light of that. Instead, you will see the sales items broken down on Wednesday. Sorry if this messes with your grocery shopping schedule.
Today I am going to hang out with my two favorite men and try desperately to stay away from the computer (unless it is purely to play – as in printing pictures or doing a craft). I am going to spend some much needed time in scripture, enjoy the beautiful weather, and try (desperately) to be still.
I hope if you are struggling with some of the same things that you will consider joining me. See you again on Monday!
Fantastic idea. Enjoy your day with your two favorite guys.
I pray that the Lord refreshes you on your day of rest! I am trying to do the same today, and was just coming to turn the computer off for the afternoon when I saw your email update and had to come read the post. Thank you for sharing!
I am so there with you…I definitely fail at being still. And lately there’s been that overflow in to my quiet time. Praying for you!
I respect your courage of posting this! My husband is a youth minister and our lives are revolved around church! Sometimes even though we are doing church activities we forget to “be still” in our relationship with Christ. I hope you enjoy your “still” day!
it doesnt get any easier..more kids means more of the things you enjoy on the backburner. EXCEPT- those things where your kids/famiy will enjoy doing things with you. i.e. -Church stuff, walks, bookstores, even taking karate lessons as a family! different seasons u know. i heard once that folks need to decide which side of the screen they want to LIVE on. not just computers, even tv. (don’t get me wrong, i love movies!)But we all need to LIVE
don’t ever feel alone in these transitions. p.s. if ur sick of me, tell me- i won’t write
Good for you! An important lesson for all of us. Praying that your day was restful and refreshing! Love to you all.
Thank you for all of the encouraging comments. I will write more about the day and it’s effects this week.