Remembering, Finding Rest

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(inspiration and logo from Holy Experience)

Sabbath rest today.

Resting... and remembering His gifts.

And resting in His sovereign care for my life.

How good He is!

How good it is to remember.

And rest in His good grace.

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Our HVAC is still working!

Last summer, we were told it was on its last legs

and would need replacing for this summer.

But it soldiers on

and we are saved from a huge expense

while anticipating the end of my husband's job in December.

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Yes, I'm grateful for the Holy Spirit's conviction of my sin

about how I thought I could multi-task

cuddling with my younger son on my lap

while doing something (was it really that important?)

on the computer.

Predictably, he soon left my lap.

What was I doing?! What I often do,

choosing crumbs

instead of the feast.

Thanks be to God for His mercy,

to not let us continue in sin

if we will have ears to hear Him...

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...and so

Mommy pushes aside the computer mouse

and invites her younger son to share time together

as we make a new recipe for dinner.

Young boy's eyes twinkle at the simple gift of my time

and is proud to help

as real accomplishment feeds his self-esteem.

Mommy is nourished in a feast of repentance

and delights in God's goodness to saints who sin, like me.

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Younger son offers to help older son with one of his chores,

taking out the trash.

Two boys who share a room and most of their life's activities,

and who often find themselves in conflict,

are touched by God's grace.

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Precious time and sweet fellowship

with a friend and her daughter

as this dear friend teaches me and my daughter the work and pleasure

of baking yogurt bread and caramel cinnamon rolls.

Working with one's hands,

investing time in service, fun and in relationships,

slowing down to savor each step of preparation,

and delighting in yummy results to be shared with our family.

(So much more fulfilling than nuking food in the microwave!)

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A bit of beauty

on my mouse pad.

For blessings big and small, dear Father God, I thank Thee.

The beginning (and explanation) of my Gratitude Journey may be found here.

Join the greater Gratitude Community here.

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