Female in Motion

The Hubster and me with longhorn sculptures in Texas. Psalm 16:8-9 (KJV) I have set the LORD always before me: because he is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall rest in hope. The Hubster, my mom and I visited Texas last weekend. We visited family while there. It's nice to get out of town now and then, and the time away was refreshing. Time spent with family is my favorite thing. I returned to work today with a glad heart. *** Notable Quote: "All God asks is that we do the best we can, every day."--Mom

The Memorial Day holiday gives everyone a chance for a rest. America loves a three-day weekend. From the Greek, " sabbatismos ," meaning a Sabbath rest, or a time of relaxation, rest is something we all need at times. That time for me is right now. Mark 6:31 (KJV) And he said unto them, Come ye yourselves apart into a desert place, and rest a while: for there were many coming and going, and they had no leisure so much as to eat. The disciples were exhausted. They had been teaching and traveling for weeks. Ministering to the spiritual needs of others is a noble cause, but it takes a lot out of a person. In this verse, Christ encourages them to sit a spell and get quiet with Him. On the seventh day of creation, God rested from His labors and made a Sabbath. Ordinarily, I have a go-go mentality, and seldom sit down to rest my body or mind. This period of rest has been difficult, but much needed. The more I allow myself to rest, the more my body and mind crave the still...