Yesterday was Sunday - the day I recognize the Sabbath. I've been doing a lot of Bible reading on it, and although I don't want to be all legalistic about keeping the Sabbath, I want to start honoring God by setting aside what I consider my "business" in exchange for a day of rest. I think He instituted this for our well-being, and I want to follow His commands whole-heartedly.
So, yesterday I started out as most Sundays do...our family went to church...a good way to start out a Sabbath, don't you think? The worship service was beautiful, and there were several points I was convicted of (namely, I need to love more...there's always room to love more...).
We came home, and I answered some email. I had to make lunch and dinner (next time I'll do that the day before). But, the family had to eat, so I made up the chili for lunch. Bridgette did the dishes, as always - we have a dishwasher, so she just loads it. Does that mean I am making her not rest on the Sabbath? Too much guilt. That doesn't feel right...I think I'm making it too hard.
I sat down to rest for a moment, and felt like I should be writing a SAMmy's study (because I am behind on my writing). But, that would DEFINITELY be doing my "business"! Why does it seem like I have to fill every waking moment with acitivity in order for it to "count for something"? I fought the urge to write, to do filing, to clean my desk, to do laundry - that would be disobedient with a capital D!
I proceeded to take a nap. I have been EXHAUSTED lately. This is what brought on my whole quest about the Sabbath. I am always tired. My lifestyle is pretty crazy - mom, wife, ministry work - I'm always on the go. God kept bringing me to Scriptures about the Sabbath. I got to thinking that maybe He instituted this day of rest for my benefit. My lack of recognizing it has perhaps gotten me pooped out! I ended up taking a two hour nap yesterday!!!!! I NEVER TAKE NAPS!
Then, I made dinner, and watched some t.v. with my daughter while my hubby and son were sighting in their rifles with some friends. We ate and then I did some Bible reading.
All in all, it was a pretty relaxing day. I'm interested to see what observing a day of rest per week does for my well being. If nothing else, I will obtain a peace that I am being obedient to what I think He is telling me to do.
2 comments:
I felt much different about the Sabbath also, after listening to the Truth Project and considering that God gave us a day of rest as a gift. He knew how busy we would keep ourselves doing His good work... or other things.
But, being a woman, that is sort of what happens. Busy, busy, busy, to the point that when we aren't busy, guilt sets in. Do you suppose that is the exact position satan wants us in? I have been thinking about this, and reminding myself to enjoy the restful moments as a gift, not as time wasted. Uuuuggghh, It's not easy though.
You are so insightful. Thanks for your comment!
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