4610
It’s Friday morning, about 8:30. I’m sitting at SBUX on The Strip, drinking an Americano or two and catching up on the oil spill, my emails and the details of my upcoming trip to Peru with Childreach Ministries.
I was on the phone with a good friend, and she was encouraging me to take the day off; no exercise, no bike riding, nothing. Just sit still.
4610.
I’ve touched on this several times over the past year – taking a Sabbath (read “The Rest of God” by Mark Buchanan) to restore your self. Usually for my that has entailed doing something that energizes me, like hiking, or camping or paddling. My friend made the point “David, sometimes it’s OK to do nothing.”
It may be OK, but do you know how hard it is to DO NOTHING?
My mind races, my body is poised to do something, anything. Clean the gutters (there are trees growing in the corners!), change the oil in the motorcycle, clean the garage, do something, anything.
If I just stop, my life gets too loud!
4610.
Maybe today will be different. Three weeks ago I changed my exercise routine. Harder, more often, different exercises. My body is ready for a rest.
4610.
I’ve been working through some junk in my personal life. Emotionally, I need a rest
4610.
I’ve been trudging through some growth opportunities at The Lake Campus. My mind is ready for a rest.
Today will be different. I’m going home now, and for a while, at least, I will rest.
“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
And I will know that I am not God. And He is.
