Snow & Rest

Has it been snowing where you are?

Here we have had a snow storm the last 2 weekends. Snow is not my favorite thing (not even in my top 20). But here we are getting it back to back. Plus side- my kids love it. And this weekends snow storm was perfect for playing and of course, building a snowman. 

Yesterday at church, my pastor spoke on REST. 

How many times have you said, "I just need some rest"?

He told us that we have to look beyond that statement. That if we read our Bible we will find that God intends for us to have rest, but not just the kind we think of (Sunday afternoon naps)

Mind

Body

Spirit

You will first notice that God talks about rest right in the beginning. God took a day of rest. Do you think he really needed it? (Genesis 2:3)

We are also called to rest one day of the week (Exodus 34:21). This is for more than sleep. Rest your mind from the chaos around you, rest your spirit by leaning into God, rest your body by not laboring. 

And when we are seeking rest we can always find it in God (Matthew 11:28-2) HE provides for us in every area of our life. All we are called to do is seek after HIM, trust in HIM, and rest in HIM.

One of my favorite verses that my pastor provided was Psalm 62:1

Truly my soul finds rest in God;
    my salvation comes from him.

This is just a short summary of what all our sermon entailed.  But I hope that these verses will give you peace and comfort and most of all, rest

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So while we have been trapped at home in the snow today, I have really thought about rest. I have pondered these verses and some of the things that my pastor said. And I have tried to be intentional with my rest today. I played with my kids, took a nap, and stopped to just relish in this life that God has given me. To stop and rest my mind so that I can hear HIM and see HIM. I pray friends that you take time to do the same❤

Resolutions? Goals? Intentions?

 Welcome to 2022

Are you tip toeing into the year or busting down the door?
If you're like me, this past week has left you feeling stunned. How did we get here so fast? What will this next year bring? What will I achieve? What will I fail at? There is so much that can come with a new year depending on your perspective. 

Do you make resolutions? Personally, I don't use that term. Resolution feels very concrete and firm. Resolution feels like a perfect set up for failure. My husband and I usually make plans and goals. These words give me freedom to change or alter what I have stated. Silly? Maybe. But it works for me 

I will say that I haven't decided what all I plan to work towards for this year, but I have a listed started.

• Be more present with my kids 
• Be more in the Word
• Be more present with my kids
• Continue to work on my physical health
• Buy a new house and move before Fall
• Do more volunteer work 

 I pray that this year will bring you JOY, LOVE, GRATITUDE, and so much more. I want your life to be filled with more than you could ever dream. This year will bring you challenges and hard times, but those can give you joy, love, and gratitude if your perspective is right. 

Welcome to 2022 my friends - make this the best year yet❤