This weekend was really busy with birthday celebrations. My youngest daughter turned 9 years old and my granddaughter is now 4 years old. How I love celebrating them! It makes me think of how God our Father must feel about us. As much as I love my family, his love is beyond my comprehension. As much as I love celebrating them, the celebration that goes on in heaven when each one of us comes to the Father through salvation is inconceivable for me. As I watch my girls and how they light up during their parties and I wonder if I still "light up" or have I become so practical that I can't let myself delight in being celebrated? Too many disappointments have made celebrations hard to accept. Is this pleasing to God my Father? Does it affect my testimony?
31Ye shall do no manner of work; it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
32It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls. On the ninth day of the month at evening, from evening unto evening, shall ye celebrate your sabbath."
Tomorrow we are taking a vacation. Four days of fun in the sun. I am so excited to be able to go somewhere that on the inside I'm shaky. On the outside good ole practical me is packing and planning what to take for the kids. Things to play with on the plane. Swim suits, sun glasses, etc. Don't forget their meds. Did we remember toothbrushes? I want to spin around and laugh and not worry whether or not I remembered everything. After all it's not like we are going to some place far away from civilization. I can always go buy a toothbrush!
In the morning I will dance and laugh with the children. I won't worry about what I forgot. I will enjoy the gift of time to relax and play. I will CELEBRATE the gift that has been given to me. Life, family, love and most of all You Lord!
Thank You for providing this much needed break for me. I can't wait!!!!!
Leviticus 23:31-33
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
31Ye shall do no manner of work; it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations in all your dwellings.
32It shall be unto you a sabbath of rest, and ye shall afflict your souls. On the ninth day of the month at evening, from evening unto evening, shall ye celebrate your sabbath."
Exodus 23:11-13
21st Century King James Version (KJ21)
11but the seventh year thou shalt let it rest and lie still, that the poor of thy people may eat; and what they leave the beasts of the field shall eat. In like manner thou shalt deal with thy vineyard and with thy olive trees.
12"Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest, that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid and the stranger may be refreshed.
13And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect; and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Ok, it hasn't been 7 years but, Rest on the 7th day, rest the 7th year. And more. God knew our limits and instructed us to rest AND to celebrate our sabbath, our rest! Father forgive me for not following this law!
12"Six days thou shalt do thy work, and on the seventh day thou shalt rest, that thine ox and thine ass may rest, and the son of thy handmaid and the stranger may be refreshed.
13And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect; and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.
Ok, it hasn't been 7 years but, Rest on the 7th day, rest the 7th year. And more. God knew our limits and instructed us to rest AND to celebrate our sabbath, our rest! Father forgive me for not following this law!
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