A day of rest…

April 24th, 2005

Bobby and I had planned to have the most relaxing weekend; unfortunately it has not turned out that way. I did enjoy spending some time planting a couple of flower boxes for our patio, like in the picture above. I thought I would go to sleep early last night so that I could “catch up” on my rest but I ended up having a hard time falling asleep so early and then just felt more tired today. I was thinking how God Himself modeled for us the need for rest: “Then God blessed the seventh day and sanctified it, because in it He rested from all His work which God had created and made.” (Genesis 2:3) God didn’t rest because He was weary nor needed the rest, but to show us the pattern He wanted us to follow in work and rest. I don’t go to my office to work seven days of the week, but I don’t always take a day to rest. This doesn’t mean there is anything in that day that is holy or special necessarily. And it certainly isn’t set aside for a “lazy day.” We have many things to attend to each day; it is easy to become tired. It is encouraging to remember that with the Lord I am not alone. I may be exhausted and still have more to do, but He is my rest and my source of strength. There is a verse in Matthew that gives an inspiring promise of His rest:

“Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden,
and I will give you rest.
Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me,
for I am gentle and lowly in heart,
And you will find rest for your souls.
For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
(Matthew 11:28)
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7 Comments

  1. Jen =)
    April 25th, 2005

    Hey Christa,

    Just wanted to stop by and see how things were going for you. Sorry about your weekend, but, I’m glad that it pointed you to God and His word.

    Thanks so much for reading, and being encouraging.

  2. Rebecca Nugent
    April 25th, 2005

    Christa,

    Isn’t it so uncanny that in the last few blogs, I’ve quoted a scripture that you have just included in one of your posts? How funny:)

    I hope you get some good rest. Take care of yourself!

    Rebecca

  3. spiritual ingenue
    April 25th, 2005

    I love love love that scripture from Matthew. I especially love that fact that He calls Himself gentle and humble in spirit… what a safe and wonderful space to dwell in.

    Thanks so much for stopping by my blog! I look forward to reading more of you!

    Blessings friend,
    Jan

  4. Kim
    April 26th, 2005

    It is always difficult for us, too, to have sunday as a day of rest. I was exhausted after last weekend. It can be discouraging.

  5. Jen =)
    April 26th, 2005

    I just wanted to stop by and say hi! thanks so much for your prayers - won’t know until the end of the week or beginning of next week about the job - but, I’m hopeful, and kind of resting in it.

    Have a great afternoon!

  6. MaineGirl
    May 6th, 2005

    You stuffed those flowers in, dear. You have two boxes worth–they will in fact grow, if given enough room.

    I used to be a flower farmgirl….

  7. blakeyblog
    May 6th, 2005

    Thanks for the tip, I’ll see if I can give them some room to grow:).
    -Christa

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