Doing Nothing & Then Resting

"How beautiful it is to do nothing, and then to rest afterwards." 

Don't you just LOVE that Spanish proverb. There are just those days or seasons in our lives when we need to do nothing... and then rest.  

This morning felt like that to me. I am growing weary of all the snow, ice & sub-zero temperatures here in "stuckinindiana" land. We have lived in this state for over 24 years & never seen a winter like this. I'm fortunate, as I don't have a traditional job which requires me to leave early each morning for a full day away. But, my loved ones do. And, I hate for them to have to drive in this dangerous mess. Although I don't have a "real job", I have responsibilities which require me to be out & about throughout the week. This crazy (cray cray, as the kids say) weather does not work with my little yellow car with racing tires either! There are times when I can't even make it out of the drive over the SMALL snow drifts (6-12 inches) or up the little hill to the main road. Yesterday afternoon one of my car doors froze shut in the sleet as I was at an appointment. It's a gamble to go out for me & that little yellow car!

I'm missing the beaches of south Florida that were my back yard for about 15 years. I miss walking barefoot at water's edge as the sun comes up. I miss the roar of the ocean on a windy night. I miss finding secluded places on the beach to relax & read... and to listen to God. I can't go to my beaches physically at this point in my life. So, I'm a mental traveler most days -- especially today! 

I'm only resting for a bit today. But, I'm letting God renew me through the moments as I rest in Him & reflect upon his faithfulness & love!

Take time... MAKE TIME to rest & be renewed!

This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “Only in returning to me and resting in me will you be saved. In quietness and confidence is your strength." Isaiah 30:15

 

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Crazy Drives! - 31 DAYS OF CRAZY - 07 October 2012

Growing up when fuel was so much less costly, Sunday drives with the family happened with regularity. We talked, sang & laughed as the miles of country roads were traveled together. My mom & dad both loved the simple things of life & the simple things of nature. It wasn't unusual to pull the car over to wait a few minutes for the sunset or to gaze longer at a tree afire with autumn's blaze.


I'm still captured by the beauty along country roads - especially as the day nears its end. Like the sunrise, sunset often brings vibrant color changes by the minute. And, when you add the daily changes that come with this season, I'm gone :)

Tonight I took a drive with my "little" girl - running her back into town where she rents a small house. She's not really little anymore -- to the rest of the world. 

So, at a particularly gorgeous bend in the road, I slowed down to a crawl & hollered, 


"Grab the wheel & watch the road.
I need to take photos!"

For all of about 90 seconds, I snapped shot after shot while she laughed.  When we were almost to her place, she giggled again & told me what a crazy mom I was. 

That's the kind of mom I want to be :) It's what I call a good crazy!

My Sunday evening drive ended with a gorgeous shot of the sun setting and with one more sweet memory for me (and hopefully for my daughter).  Hold tight to fond memories.  They will bring peace, comfort & joy in times ahead!  

From the rising of the sun to its going down
The LORD's name is to be praised.
Psalm 113:3

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