Rest

I am learning the hard way that I need to SLOW down. I have been working like a crazy woman and traveling, and my body finally had enough. I had to stay home sick from church today  and I slept and slept. I try too hard to do everything and do it well. Maybe I need to cut some things from my plate? At the very least, stop the frenetic pace. If jesus needed to rest, how much more do I??
Unfortunately, I am a Martha by nature. There is a story in the Bible of two sisters, Mary and Martha. Martha gets mad because her sister is sitting at the feet of Jesus, while she does all the work in the kitchen. Jesus gently rebukes Martha and reminds her that Mary has chosen the most valuable way of spending her time. Like Martha, I want to be busy instead of sitting at his feet listening. I don't know why it is so hard for me to be still. Probably part nAture, part nurture. Our culture idolizes busyness, our bosses demand it, and in the back of our minds, there is always more to do. But the sad truth is, I do it to myself. I have vacation days-but I rarely take them. I worry more about cleaning my house sometimes than time with my Lord. When I have a quiet moment, I am usually thinking about the next thing.. And then I end up paying for it, with sickness or missed precious time with the Lord or friends/family. From today forward, I am going to try to heed his call, "be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46

How I'm Feeling Today :)