What2Say2Day? Let's get the negative stuff out of the way first. My body hurts, I haven't had a day off in 3 weeks, my head feel like a glob of mucus has set up camp in it, I'm tired beyond exhausted. Okay, no more whining - because this is only my fault. I've forgotten one of the most important commandments - to remember the Sabbath.
I know, I know...I give this advice often. I always say to people, "Find the time to be by yourself with God. Find a quiet place where you can just listen to God's voice." But true to my personality (of which I've been locked in to for about 50 years) I don't do everything I say.
On the other hand my "busyness" is due to the works I do. And to be perfectly honest I wouldn't trade any of the work I do for extra sleep. I remember the many stories of Jesus trying to get rest only to have it interrupted by the chance to make a relational connection (aka friend). One of the more famous ones is when he sent all his disciples away as he entered a town. He came upon a well where a woman was getting water for herself. He started a conversation, in which he was rebutted only because of his where he was from, and was able to tell this woman about the love of God.
Yes, rest is important, and I do need to find more time for it. At the same time I cannot pass up the chances to show and tell others about the love of God. So, from this point on, I'll stop whining (or try) and just make it a point to rest when I can, being sure I never pass up the opportunities to share God.
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