Once again I join in with a large community over at Lisa-Jo's blog for a Five Minute Friday! I encourage you to check it out. It's not just for moms, there's encouraging words for everyone. Let's face it, who doesn't need a little encouragement now and then?
REST
It's something I can't seem to do but it's always on my list. Right after that load of laundry, that meal for the kids, that last bit of cleaning that I've put off all day. On the off chance my "check things off the list" personality just gives in to moments of calm and peace, I'm better for it. It's a reminder that I need it. That I thrive in it. It makes me a better mother, a better wife and a better person in general.
I often forget that the Lord commands us to go and do and that hand in hand there's plenty of scripture that he commands us to rest. "Be still and know that I am God." How can you be still and not find rest? That's just one of many.
We live in such a fast pace world. It's more natural to me to be talking on the phone and making lunch for the kids while checking my email than it is for me to sit down and soak in a moment of doing nothing. It's uncomfortable. It's sometimes boring. It's ESSENTIAL. I'm working on being intentional about still time. Being intentional at picking up that book I've been trying to read for 3 months at night instead of continuing to clean, fold and fix. The world needs me rested and joyful in order to fulfill my purpose. So here goes...
STOP
4 comments:
Great post! Yes being still, finding rest is so difficult. I hope that in this day and weekend you find moments of REST for your heart and mind.
So true. You sum it up completely and so simply in so few words. Thanks for sharing this!
Intentional Still time... to REST, I like it! I need it! Blessings to you as you walk that out in your day to day journey! :D
Blessings to you as you find that sweet place of rest!!
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