I put an oatmeal pie in the oven, afterwards I decided it was time to sit down to rest. Since the pie takes 45 - 50 minutes to bake it came to me to use my quiet time writing. At times like this I sense this is the Holy Spirit prompting me to rest and to work in my rest. For some reason I find that I am not ready for an afternoon nap today, I want to entertain the idea that I am getting better although the thought quickly passes and reminds me today is a good day, to enjoy it since who knows how long this will last. I also believe the Holy Spirit is prompting my thoughts here as well. I called my new friend Caroline recently and thanked her for her informative afternoon that I had spent with her. She inquired how I was doing so I told her about how I was working around the house, going for walks and the date Junior and I had recently where we went to Pikeville to explore shopping, Pikeville is an hour from our home and is in Kentucky. Debbie and Boogie have introduced Junior and I to the area and we find it to be a great place to shop, a whole lot closer than TN where we usually go. Next I told Caroline how I make a list at the start of the week of the things I want to get done during the week and generally most weeks I finish my list. Caroline reminded me I should also make time to have fun along with all the work I want to accomplish. Her statement struck me rather hard, a good hard, I find that I am real good at attempting to get work done each week and making time to do fun things is not on my agenda overall. As I reflected about our trip to Pikeville I discovered that the time away refreshed me after a day or 2 or extra naps. The Monday afterwards I found myself full of energy, I had a song in my step and I tackled a project I had been putting off far too long. Afterwards I sat down to rest thinking I would be tired and nap for 2 hours. I was not. God prompted me to write my Facebook page, when I finished I made the oatmeal pie and I am once more sitting. While I wait for the pie to get done I begin writing again, this time my blog. I am just now starting to feel tired, after the pie is finished I know it will be time to take an afternoon nap. Something tells me I won't sleep 2 hours as I usually do....I wonder if my energy burst is do to having a play day over the weekend. God teaches us to rest, to focus on Him on the Sabbath. Most Sundays we spend at church and napping. It seems the day that I catch up on the rest I need in order to face the new week. Now I am thinking a Sabbath rest is needed along with a play time rest. I believe I will start adding to my weekly to do list time to sew, cross stitch and visit friends either by a phone visit or a personal visit. We learned in our Re-married classes it is important to take time out and date each other like we did when we were dating. I admit that Junior and I have fallen away from this habit, I wear out too easily, Junior is working hard with the renovation and we have forgotten how to play. God teaches us to work and it is good for us, God also instituted feasts for His people to enjoy throughout the year. The Israelite's were encouraged to break bread together, to celebrate the fruit of their labors. It seems even though going places wears me out I should still find fun things to do. I may not last long and that is okay. It is about changing my focus from a work perspective to a playful perspective that is important. Since we are near where the civil war and Revolutionary wars were fought, it might be fun to visit a few of those battlefield sights. May God bless you and keep you make His face shine on you. Love Janet
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