Crazy Texas Weather... But I must admit that I have rather enjoyed being "snowed in" for a few days with my family. The forced slow-down has caused me to think and reflect on the value of seasons. In God's infinite wisdom, He created seasons... a time to plant, a time to sow, a time to reap, a time to work, a time to harvest, a time to rest. With all our modern technology and "conveniences", I often neglect the season of rest. We can just continue working and doing whatever it is we want to do.. with little or no regard to HIS divine plan and design. Rest is NOT a sign of weakness or laziness. It is a blessing and it is a sign of wisdom. I don't know where I picked up the Strong Woman Syndrome and the distorted image of what I should be. Supermom... non-stopping... always able... always available to do... forever patient.... always enjoying the process (and never getting irritated about the mess)... Well, the truth of the matter is, I need to rest. I need some down-time. Some good, ol' stop and charge my batteries time. And I need it on a regular basis. Interesting article I read several months ago about how scientists have figured out that our bodies need rest on a regular basis. How often you ask? Well, in all their scientific knowledge and logged data and research, they discovered that we need a day of rest every week....hmmmmm... Could have saved some time, energy, and money and just read the Bible and took God at His Word. He designed us that way and then told us what we needed to do for optimum performance. Recognize and heed His Word.. a day of rest, a season of recharging.
I'm going to continue to meditate on this and will, hopefully, post more soon!
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