This past week as the mega snowstorm swept across the country it was fun to read all the Facebook posts from people delighted with “snow days” – school, work, activities all cancelled. It was a gift to have to stay home and do nothing but curl up with cocoa and a good book…the delight of being forced to rest from normal activity.
I remember hearing someone say once that God wants to give us a “snow day” every week with Sabbath.
We’re blessed to have this extended break (Sabbatical), but in addition, John has decided to fast from any work-related reading this week. We'll see what next week will bring.
For me, technology blurs the lines. For a true Sabbath day that is distinctly sacred (set apart), I need to unplug.
When I do, I’m reminded of 2 things:
- I’m not God and the world won’t stop spinning if I’m unplugged (how sad is THAT - needing to be reminded- but I’m guessing I’m not alone). God’s got the God thing covered and doesn’t need me.
- I’m not defined by my roles, or titles, or responsibilities. I am a beloved child of God and that’s enough.
Observing Sabbath, I also notice I’m able to be more fully present, nurturing a Sabbath heart that is better able to pay attention to God and others.
Mark Buchanan writes that when we don’t Sabbath we’re in danger of letting ourselves be “consumed by the things that feed the ego but starve the soul.” Ouch! So true at least, of me! Unplugging for tomorrow. You?
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What great reminders to us all Laura!
ReplyDeleteI hate snow days as it ruins my day and my plans for what I wanted to do, but I know that God has bigger plans than what we can imagine for our checklist for the day.
Being unpluged is so challenging for the culture and society we live in today. I commend you for being unpluged. I know that when you are unpluged it is such a great reminder to us that we need Him and that the world still keeps going. So much technology is around us that it is so challenging. I can't even begin to count how many times I check my email, am on the phone, an doing something on the computer... when we unplug and take away that it perhaps lets us see Him more closely.
So hard for me to unplug, but I am going to challenge myself to do so.
Blessings to you Laura!
Love you and know that I am praying for you as you continue to seek the Father!