I'm not in church (proper) again this Sabbath. I was raised in church and going to church and playing church and never taking a Sunday off of church. We even went to church when we were on vacation. As I've grown older, I find myself taking a few Sundays off here and there. Maybe I'm learning that breaks (Sabbath rests?) are important here and there. Maybe I understand that 90 degrees is too hot for an outdoor chapel, and it feels silly to drive back to town to go to an air conditioned church. Maybe I'm justifying.
Whatever the reason, today finds me in my third Sunday off in 2012. My kids and my husband are at church today, and I'm at the cottage. So I have spent this Sabbath sleeping in, eating an unhealthy (but lifelong favorite) breakfast, finishing a book, blogging, catching up on Facebook, catching up on my Bible reading, and reading friends' blogs from the past few days. In a bit I'll go for a ride as I wait for my family to arrive.
So, instead of a hymn today, I'll share two blog posts I read today that have served as my sermon for today. I know I'll ponder them throughout the day and coming week, and I hope that they serve to change my way of thinking--and acting--for the rest of my life. Just like any other good sermon.
My friend Amy, writes for her therapy. Today, she issues a reminder to trust in God. To leave things--worries, our days--in His hands.
A friend from high school wrote a heart-wrenching post on her blog. She's a gifted writer, and here, she takes this mother's heart into a moment no parent should have to endure but too many do. By doing that, she reminds us to keep our eyes on our children even while we are trusting God to have them desperately and securely held in His grip.
Be blessed on this Sabbath--whether you are keeping it in church or in reflection on the amazing gifts you have received from your Abba.
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