Day 2 of 2011

40 Days of the Gospels - Day 6

I've taken advantage of the last few days of Holiday to rest, plan and enjoy my family. We've gone out to eat, seen a movie, read most of a new book I received for Christmas, even caught a parade and a game on New Years Day. It's been really nice to take some time to relax a bit and nurse this cold I have been acquiring slowly for the past week.

It was nice because I know what today brings. It's the beginning of a new year of ministry that has many remnants from the past year to complete and new possibilities for the future. There are wrinkles that have already shown themselves and that makes for some challenges already, but I will not be discouraged. I will face forward to where God is leading, charge ahead, and see where it takes me, and us.

Which is why this weekend has been so important. It has been a centering of sorts. It was a Sabbath.

In today's 40 Days of Gospel reading, Jesus teaches about the Sabbath; that it was not an unbreakable law, but a day for us to use as we need. Sure it means rest, but it also includes faith practice, worship, study. For many of us it also includes family time, activities, etc. It's up to us to use as we see fit, but to make sure we honor God in all of our activity of the day.

I love my Sabbath times. They keep me true.

Peace ><>
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