It's been a good week. I started to write, "a good week of rest." And then again, I've not rested, but my heart, mind and soul are "at" rest. I think we can be busy and still be at rest. And we can not be busy and not be at rest.
I spent the week cleaning, organizing and purging. In one day, I filled the garbage can full to overflowing. I have a stack to go to Goodwill and two more closets, the garage and the attic to ramble through. I've had time with each grandchild. My first girl, Cora said, "I think I need some special BonBon time." I've needed it too!
I worked hard this week, and I wasn't exhausted. Sometimes it feels good to work. But it feels even better to be at rest.
Today I went back to The Waters for the Christmas party and to make up for a day that I had taken off to help my daughter with the babies. It was good to go back and visit and enjoy some one-on-one time with some of my residents. It started off really well. Before long, I was back in that mode again...racing, rushing, looking over my shoulder. By the end of the day, I was exhausted.
While there I was approached about the possibility of a sitting job. My first response was yes! I can do this- part-time, a little extra money. A friend said to me, "Good doesn't necessarily mean God." Meaning, yes, I could do this and do it well. I would be good at it, but is it really what is right? Is it what God wants for me at this time? Tonight I received a text from my dear friend, "Breathe deep, rest well, be still and know that He is God and this is your season to restore and not make big decisions." Be still..Restore...Rest..Yes. Amen and Amen.
A little pink and white and I get that peaceful, easy feeling.
I spent the week cleaning, organizing and purging. In one day, I filled the garbage can full to overflowing. I have a stack to go to Goodwill and two more closets, the garage and the attic to ramble through. I've had time with each grandchild. My first girl, Cora said, "I think I need some special BonBon time." I've needed it too!
I worked hard this week, and I wasn't exhausted. Sometimes it feels good to work. But it feels even better to be at rest.
Today I went back to The Waters for the Christmas party and to make up for a day that I had taken off to help my daughter with the babies. It was good to go back and visit and enjoy some one-on-one time with some of my residents. It started off really well. Before long, I was back in that mode again...racing, rushing, looking over my shoulder. By the end of the day, I was exhausted.
While there I was approached about the possibility of a sitting job. My first response was yes! I can do this- part-time, a little extra money. A friend said to me, "Good doesn't necessarily mean God." Meaning, yes, I could do this and do it well. I would be good at it, but is it really what is right? Is it what God wants for me at this time? Tonight I received a text from my dear friend, "Breathe deep, rest well, be still and know that He is God and this is your season to restore and not make big decisions." Be still..Restore...Rest..Yes. Amen and Amen.
A little pink and white and I get that peaceful, easy feeling.
I’ve been too quick to say yes to something good at times in my life as well. You were given good advice....be still, restore, rest well, my friend!
ReplyDeleteYou have wonderful friends to love you like that!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got some work done, but some rest as well.
Have a cozy weekend, my dear friend!
I love your little Pink tree, Bonnie, so pretty. I also had Pink ornaments this year, since I have two granddaughters now. Yes, it's such a peaceful color, isn't it? And I have been seeing that verse as well over the past couple years, 'Be Still And Know That I Am God.' Sometimes, we just need to be still and let God take care of our troubles. And thank you for the gentle reminder. : )
ReplyDeleteI hope the new year is being kind to you, Bonnie, and wishing you so much goodness in 2019. You went back to your old blog name, I love it!
~Sheri