As I have been reading through the Old Testament, it has been impressed upon me how much I have sinned in one area. It is in relation to the Sabbath and resting which has been my downfall.

I seldom take a whole day just to rest. There are so many things which need to be done.

Yesterday was different, I made a conscious effort to honor God on the Sabbath.

I watched church with my son on the internet, I heated up leftovers for lunch, I took an extended nap, and I went for a wonderful swim in the evening.

I also encouraged two Christian friends in their walk with God.

As I woke up from my nap, I had to fight off guilt for having slept so long. I reminded myself that God was honored through rest on this day, not work.

I don’t understand why the Sabbath is so important to God but I can say that yesterday was a very lovely day.

It is amazing to me that God does not meet us in our busyness as much as He chooses to meet us in our rest and when we are at peace.

If you feel overwhelmed and stressed out, why not decide to honor God through making the Sabbath day holy?