REST

Psalm 46:10
Be still and know that I am God...

With all the craziness that goes with the month of December, it's a hard month to 'be still.' To add to the craziness, this month I am buying a house, visiting my new niece, and having surgery. This verse in particular gave me peace as I was handling the inspection for the house while talking to the insurance company about my surgery and learning my sister was in labor, all in the same day! When it rains....

The Bible says God gives rest.
Rest for the weary.
Rest from our labors.
Rest from our worries.
Rest from our enemies.
Even God rested after he created the world.
Rest is good.

I recently saw a video of a cowboy who fell off a horse and went into a coma. He described where he went while they worked on his body. He said it was a place of peace...and there was no rush and no 'gotta dos,' as he says.  And there was lots of love, more love than we can imagine (click here to see 'cowboy visits heaven'). I think heaven will be the ultimate place of rest. Which is why we say 'Rest in peace' I suppose...(Isaiah 57:2 For those who follow godly paths will rest in peace when they die).

This week as I have been recovering, I have had the opportunity to get lots of rest! I can't remember the last time I stayed in bed for three straight days without going anywhere! (Okay, wait, I think I do remember...I was really sick New Year's three year ago...). Anyway, with everyone helping to take care of me, I have had the chance to see what a wonderful family I have. I was able to sew, take naps, read, listen to music, and spend time with my family and my little dog. Even though I'm looking forward to feeling better and going back to my daily routine, it's been good for my soul, as well as my body, to rest.

Psalm 62:5
Yes, my soul, find rest in God; my hope comes from him.

Matthew 11:28-29
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.