It's Monday and that means back to work for most of us, but for me it means back from vacation! Now it's true that I am glad to be back and ready to get to the piles of work that await me at my office this morning, the messages, the mail, the planning for next Sunday, but just look at the picture above and you'll see why I lament a little bit about coming back! This was taken one morning as we looked out over the Gulf, a full rainbow that met the water on both ends, one end right outside our condo.We had a great time on our vacation. We rested our spirits and our minds (the body rarely rests during vacation. There's always some kind of work to do like driving, swimming, etc.), we read books, swam, snorkeled, basked in the sun, walked the beach and just enjoyed each others' company. It was a great family vacation.
We weren't seeking any particular revelation while away. We had no agenda except to rest and listen for the voice of God. That's what vacations should be about anyway. With what we saw, what we heard, what we experienced (which will be shared over the next couple of weeks.) the best way to sum up our vacation experience is with this rainbow.
It's the rainbow that God set in the clouds to remember His covenant to take care of humanity. It's the sign to us that God is remembering us! God is caring for us, watching out for us, doing all that God does for us! The very creation was given to us to enjoy. The sunrises, the sunsets, the amazing animal/sea life, the beauty of the ocean (Gulf), palm trees, white sand beaches, shells that hold all the colors of creation and even the taste of seafood is all for us to enjoy.
We were reminded that while we were away, God never is. While we rested, God doesn't. While we think we are doing the Lord's work, we aren't, rather we are just vessels through whom God is working. It's God's work that's being done at COFS, in my own ministry, in the world.
I did discover that I don't rest enough. It's okay to rest, to take a Sabbath, because it's God's work anyway, but now the vacation's over and God wants to work through me...
...and through you!
Peace ><>
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3 comments:
Welcome Back Home! You have all been missed!
While on vacation, I was struck by the sounds of nature all around us. The sound of the wind, the waves hitting the shore, the birds singing, and even the constant hum in the water by the jedy.
I was reminded that not only is creation there for our enjoyment and pleasure, but also to praise God.
With each gust of wind creation sings its praises to God. With each clap of thunder, as each wave crashes to the shore, as each bird sings, each dolphin breeches God is praised.
I too need to make sure my life is spent in praise to Him!
Vacation was truly wonderful! Thank you for taking me with you. It was awesome to spend this last family vacation with all the girls. Thanks again for coming to Evansville to help us move! Believe it or not it's starting to come together! But I'll be bringing a lot of stuff to put back in our house! I miss you guys! See you soon!
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