They Rested

As I sit here this morning, drinking my coffee watching the girls play I have this strong feeling to write. So here's my impromptu writings about today, my day of rest.

So the people rested on the seventh day. Exodus 16:30

I'm sure when you think of rest you think of laying around watching a movie or actually sleeping. These things are good. But they are very scarce in my life in this season.

The rest I am writing about is a rest for the spirit.

My God has commanded that there be a day of rest. A day that you aren't going, going, going. Sit in His presence, let the dust settle, count your blessings, restore and rejuvenate. I know of people who are stretched so thin they hardly ever have time for the finer things... like friends. Sad.

So, how does one accomplish rest with a full schedule and so much left undone?

Well, I don't stop taking care of my babies and I still brush my teeth! But I don't do my normal "heavy lifting". Thou shalt not do laundry! Of course, if we need more cloth diapers those have to be done, but I try to plan for that.

Here is my simple plan for resting:

- Enjoy a hearty breakfast with my family. This starts our day (and week) on a positive note.

- Go to church to worship my savior, give thanks and build relationships with people of like minded faith. We are becoming members of our church next week!

-Take a nap!

- Spend quiet time to reflect and prepare for the week ahead.  I usually get my lesson plans ready & update my schedule.

- Spend quality time with family, especially my husband.

- Again, eat dinner together. Eating keeps us happy!

Today after church we'll be heading over to my Grandma's house to visit family. My husband will probably fall asleep on the couch at some point, and that's okay. It's his day of rest too!