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This morning’s reading in Our Daily Bread resonated deeply. Especially after all the work of relocating, unpacking, and all the other moving-related chores. Rest seemed a far away concept.
However,
the reading wasn’t referring to just physical rest on the seventh day. We can
enter into a Sabath rest any day of the week, regardless of what tasks are
waiting.
True
Sabbath rest is resting in complete trust in God, not worrying about tomorrow,
or dredging up the past, and not struggling to control every aspect of our
lives.
I’m
closer than I have ever been to that ideal, spending less and less time
worrying about what might be coming next. After all, God walked with me through
every trial, sprinkling miracles along the path, lightening my burdens, uplifting
my spirit, and encouraging me to take the next step. Why would He stop now?
My prayer
at the moment is to find a new purpose for my life. With no one to care for
except Cooper, I feel a little lost, but I rest in His promise. “For I know the
plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to
give you a future and a hope.” Jeremiah 29:11.
Although
His plan has yet to unfold, it will, and judging from the miracles of the past,
whatever He has planned for my future will be better than anything I imagine.
“I believe
that I shall see goodness of the Lord in the land of the living. [I will] Wait
for the Lord; be strong, and let my heart take courage; wait for the Lord.”
Psalm 27:13-14.
And take
a Sabath rest from all my worries. Amen.
