Saturday, November 2, 2013

Family Times Are Restful Times

This morning I slept in I guess in part because it is the sabbath. I was the first one downstairs, enjoying the view of the back yard and enjoying that first cup of coffee. As I thought I would settle in peacefully to type today’s post, my 10 year old daughter came down stairs, full of smiles and conversation. It was time for us to do our Saturday morning ritual of making breakfast. She loves frozen waffles because we get to cook them together.

We made her waffles, and she ate while we talked and I read a proof of a book I am writing. We had a good time talking about kid things like coloring, and puppies, and a book she wants to write. It made me think about how God likes to spend time with us on a sabbath, like the Father with the children. We can hope in our God because this is His world, He is the Master of it, and what He commands comes to pass.

When the week has been challenging, it is good to know we can rest. We can rest in God because we can know He will not leave or forsake us. We can know that He is our Guide and Protector, and nothing can harms us because it must get past Him to do so. Our God is a very great God!

Prayer
Father, we praise and exalt You as the Most High. Thank You for providing for our rest. Thank You for making a way where there is no way. Thank You for keeping us safe. Thank You for Your perfect peace. Please reach out to Your people everywhere today, and give them rest. Keep them safe and make them whole. In Yeshua’s (Jesus’) name. Amen.