So we are weeks away from the start of a brand new church and where will you find us? On vacation. Kind of. We are in the deep woods of north La or Rocky Branch, La for those fortunate enough to know of such places. AKA, Home! Time seems to pause here. We find it much easier to relax, reflect, and rest. It is the best place we know to get away from the rush of Houston suburbia where even the weekend trips to the lake or out of town zip by like a commercial break pausing just moments before we get right back to our regularly scheduled programming.
You see, you and I need clear hearts and minds in order to hear and follow the Lord well. In the routines we work long and hard, chase deadlines and kids, and end up exhausted or at least busy. Our minds are clouded and we are too engaged to ever "be still and know that He is God." It is good to pause life and remind ourselves that God is in control. Not just to quote a phrase, but reflect on what those words mean and to find rest in them. What does God's sovereignty mean to you? Does it help you to sleep at night? Does it relieve your anxiety? Does it bring great comfort?
I pray you will take time this summer. I pray you will find rest in the One who offers to share the weight and pressure of this life. I pray you will meditate on the goodness of Christ and all the richness found in Him.
"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!"
Psalms 46:10
