You know, for years I have been a worker. If it wasn't pouring my heart into my home for my family, I've been diligently doing by best at work to help provide our needs, or filling my church family with depth and meaning. There have not been many moments that I've been able to just sit and rest. And be okay with that! We are guilt-driven to fill our days with effectiveness and accomplishments!
But despite its ugliness, this pandemic has given me something - time! For the first time in many years, my kids are grown and barely needing me, I have a house that is so easy to keep clean, and I have had a week or two here and there with no work available, and government insistence that I stay home unless going out for necessities!
I have been given rest! Real, guilt-free, no waiting tasks, rest! And my body and soul are sighing with relief!!! I sit, and I think, and I pray, and I rest. And I'm enjoying feeling the tension in me subside! What a gift! It almost feels wrong given the cost to so many in our world. But I will be grateful for the silver lining in this ghastly cloud. I am grateful for this gift I haven't known in years. Rest....
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