Stillness

We have been going non-stop lately and decided we needed to take a day for rest and prayer. And that is exactly what yesterday was. I am so quick to become so wrapped up with all that NEEDS to be done that I don't take 5 seconds to stop and just be still. With that, Mr. asked that I please turn my phone off for the day. At first I was a little hesitant, but I really was needing a complete break, and it seemed like it probably would be a good idea. I CANNOT TELL YOU WHAT A GREAT IDEA THIS IS! Seriously - if you haven't done this ever, or recently ... DO IT! It is so nice to not be wondering every five seconds who you should be responding to, what email you should be reading, what you should be catching up on, etc., etc., etc...
I forget that one of those ten commandments so many of us know so well is to take time to rest. As much as we're not to commit adultery, lie, steal, or kill, we're supposed to rest. Pause, rest, and seek the Lord - He commands it. We are still trying to figure out how to implement this, but it was so good to be reminded and see first hand why He does call us to rest. We get moving so fast that we think it's impossible to take this time for rest, but once we are at the point when we will either stop or fall apart - and we are basically forced to take a minute to breathe it is so clear how necessary it is. It's not a sign of weakness, it will not make your world fall apart, it is a sign of obedience. Praying I learn this lesson before I push myself too far again. Thank you God for your grace. xo