What Are You Waiting For?

I went for a long walk this morning. About an hour and a half. It was refreshing in every way. I was not constantly thinking about the homework I should be doing. Mike was home, so I did not feel bad to be away from the girls for a bit. Thus no shame. No guilt to hover over me like a rain cloud waiting to steal my sunshine. The sky was clear blue and it was a little cool. Thus no bugs! A perfect day for a walk with the Lord. My soul was weary and thirsty for a few quiet moments to enter in. I had my music going and every song brought me closer to the throne. Singing loudly (sorry for the neighbors), praying fervently. Raising my hands and offering my heart.

Can you even imagine what it must have been like to walk with the Lord fully PRESENT through the garden? I was reminded today, as I let everything else fall away, how truly and totally satisfying the Lord is.

This summer break is in many ways my Sabbath. A time of rest and refreshment. God in His infinite wisdom knows how crucial it is for us to have periods of rest. (Exodus 20:11) I'm not trying to be legalistic about the idea. I don't think you need to make a list of rules to follow or cast down judgement if someone carries it out a little differently than you. I do believe, however, that it is important to find what and where revives your soul and allow the Lord to minister to you there.

Satan is indeed prowling around, searching for whom he may devour. (1 Peter 5:8) Fighting a battle - especially when we remember it is against the darkness of this world and spiritual forces of evil (Eph. 6:12) - is hard. But nearly impossible when we are exhausted.

I just want to encourage you to find some time to rest. I know many of us are about as busy as we could possibly be. I don't think that's much of an excuse. One that's sure to burn up on the day we face our Merciful Savior. Tomorrow is Sunday and Mother's Day. Let's take a few moments at least to curl up in the Father's arms, breath deep and rest.

Really any day is a perfect day to walk with the Lord :)

Blessings! Rest well...