Rest......... Maybe my Hardest Challenge

I have developed a cold, I have had it since Monday and it seems to be either not getting any better, or possibly, getting worse. I kept trudging along until yesterday when I went to the doctor. I had finally decided maybe it was something else, but no, it is a cold. The Rx= rest, fluids, and a humidifier. Not really what I wanted to hear. I wanted her to give me some great meds that would make me feel better so I could get back to work. Here it is, now Saturday morning, and I really have things that need done, both here at home and at my office. I was so disappointed that I didn't wake up feeling better, and that I seriously don't feel like moving, but that urge to get things done is strong.

We all know God rested on the 7th day from all of his creations. I received a Chronological Bible for Christmas and am enjoying it, but have revisited all of creation this week and yes, I will agree God rested......but, look at all He got done first!!! If I could list that I created the Heavens and Earth before I rested, then yeah, I might be more gung ho on sitting around and doing nothing. But I didn't, and obviously never will, so I want to tell myself to just keep working until I feel I have done enough to justify rest.

So, since I am stubborn, and God made me this way, I have to remind myself that He probably allowed me to have a cold so I would be forced to rest. This month is crazy for me, honestly crazier than December, and that sounds funny, but true. I have big praises though. This is the first January in 7 years that I have not had a battle with my UC. Four years ago, I landed in the hospital because of it, this year, no sign whatsoever. I am expecting, and praying, to hear the word, "Remission" on Wednesday when I see my doctor.

I pulled up some verses to remind myself that even though I am not getting everything done today that I am probably doing what God intends for me to do.

Matthew 11:28  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.


Exodus 22:14 ^"The Lord replied, “My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.”

So today, I am taking God's gift of rest. I pray that when you feel the need to rest, you will see it as a gift as well. 

I am leaving you with Hillsong's Rest In You, it seemed pretty appropriate for the day.

Happy Saturday, and if you need to rest, please don't be stubborn, just take it as the gift it is.