Well, it was a wonderful day of rest yesterday. I slept in and when I rose out of bed, I thought how interesting it would be to start the Sabbath with believers I did not know. After all, Jesus does not belong to one particular church building. So I drank my coffee as I searched the internet for a church to visit. I found it. It was a small, old church with 13 members. The Pastor was full of the word and shared a stong message. Normally I would not enjoy such a tiny church but this morning I found myself smiling and enjoying the intimacy I felt among the members. They were so kind and I was made to feel welcome. As I sat there listening to the message I felt a peace within that only the Spirit could give. I was there for the message and to worship with believers who shared the same the faith in a different manner. The building resembled the church on the show," Little House on the Prairie" It was a wonderful way to begin the day of rest. I found myself thinking how enjoyable it would be to visit different churches once a month; to keep from becoming complacent in my walk with our Lord.
I enjoyed a day of not rushing around to do things or get things done. finding myself having more time to do things I enjoyed; taking my dog to the dog park; reading; spending intimate moments with my husband talking and playing a game. I am excited to share that he, a non-believer, is beginning to enjoy these days with me! We felt closer and laughed through out the day; all pressures of the work week were no longer weighing on either of us.
Throughout the day I found myself more aware of God. My thoughts turned to Him often without effort on my part. I enjoyed cuddling up in my favorite chair reading.
I realized when my husband and I retired for the evening how effortlessly we spent the Sabbath day resting and enjoying whatever came to mind that was not work or pressure. I also find that this morning as I walked my dog before work, how I looked forward to small sabbaths throughout the week spent on time in the Presence of God. I am beginning to understand the reasoning for us to observe the Sabbath. I also watched out for legalistic thinking on my part as to what I could or could not do. That would take away the joy I felt throughout the day.
1 comment:
Loved this post. I'm participating in the "rest" writing project also.
I love your awareness that God wants you to open up to trying new things. I loved your worship description.
Your heart for your husband is most moving. May you continue to come into God's presence for more and more of His beautiful "rest."
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