Sabbath Rest

A Sunday Afternoon, 1888 by Carl Thomsen

The Sabbath is such a blessing. To think that the Lord has set aside a specific day for us to rest--to rest! Yes, we are commanded to rest. There is a purpose for this--His glory and our good! I, for one, am so very grateful for this day. I need it! With managing a home and homeschooling...this can really "use me up". But, to know that I have a day where I am to set my mind on things above instead of the things of this world, that is refreshing not only spiritually, but mentally and physically, as well.

The Sabbath is a day where I get to stop, worship and be renewed for a new week! I get to leave the washing machine alone. I get to have a simple, easy meal. I get to leisurely enjoy life with my family...without feeling guilty because there is so much that needs to be done! God is so loving. He knows we need rest. We are always talking about being overworked and overwhelmed. I encourage you to consider the blessing of rest today--to ponder the balm it is to our souls.