Rest

One of the reasons that I look forward to Saturdays is because I can sleep late. At least later than I can on the other days of the week. This past Saturday I woke up at 4:00 a.m. I could not get my mind to turn off. I had so many things to do, so I started ticking off the list the things I could get done that day. I got up and began my day with my 'Quiet Time" to read my bible and pray. Then I was going to hit the ground running. As I was praying I believed that I felt like the Lord was telling me to make that day a Sabbath. "Are you serious? What does that even mean?" As I thought about it, I remembered that it is one of the 10 commandments. I also have learned that when I believe that God is asking me 'o do something that it is better to just 'go for it'. Do my best at what I believe He is telling me to do. He has my best interest in His heart, and He knows me better than I know myself. So, I decided to make that day a Sabbath and not 'work' that day.

What happened throughout the day is interesting. I started trying to justify 'work' such as cleaning the oven. It isn't that hard, and it would make me feel better. I just remembered that I need to do stocking stuffers. Is shopping online work? What about laundry? If I just did a couple of loads it wouldn't be hard and I would feel better. All day long I wrestled, and each time I felt that I heard a still small stirring telling me to not do those things.

I will honestly tell you that I still can't tell you what I learned or got out of if. I am committed to start trying to figure out what remembering the Sabbath day looks like. Jesus told his disciples that the Sabbath is for man and not for God. So, I believe that it is in my best interest to follow God's commands. I think it is about trust. Does God care more than I do about all the things I need to do and all the things on my schedule? Can He redeem my time and make sure all those things happen in His time?

I think part of resting and not working is about trust. If I take a day to NOT do anything when I have so many things to do, that means I have to trust God to show me how to get those things done. I don't know. What I do know is that God is teaching me new ways that I can learn to trust Him and I am committed to learning to do that. Even if it means not cleaning my oven. (I did clean my oven before church on Sunday. I think that is okay.)