Rest

 Rest.

I'm not really big on the whole "audible voice of God" concept.

Don't get me wrong; I believe God speaks to us through His word. 

It's why we are taught . .. commanded to study the Bible; to live it; to breath it.

But the voice? Not so much.

Until.

A few weeks ago as I was caught in the mad, mad, race of life

Feeling slightly breathless and weary 

With two people down with Covid, gas prices going higher then ever before, and basic living expenses creeping up

I sat down on the couch trying to solve all the problems when I heard a whisper

"Rest"

I kinda looked around thinking one of my guys was playing a trick but there was no one.

My mind started to rework things again - I needed to run back to the store; I needed to clean that or pick up that. 

"Rest"

That second whisper is when I started to listen.  

Took a deep breath and just . .. rested. 

That become my theme for the rest of that day . .. that weekend . .. and now my summer.  

When I feel weary, overwhelmed, beat down. 

Just rest.  

Our summer will be a quiet one.  A summer of slowing down and maybe even being bored. 

We aren't signing up for programs or events. 

We aren't racing here and there and everywhere to find something to do. 

I'm not even planning crafts or activities because, well, my guys are old enough to figure things out on their own! 

Instead we will rest.  We will get rejuvenated and refreshed after a school year that was harder than normal for some reason. 

My guys felt it; I felt it.  So many others and their thoughts and ideas trying to pull us away from what we all enjoy

Just being home.  Together.  And doing what is best for our little family.