Finding Rest

This week we have been resting. And I LOVE it! We only have 1 doctor appointment this week and soccer practice tonight (if its not cancelled due to the weather). It has been wonderful so far. The kids have slept in late, played video games, read books, put together puzzles and just relaxed. This week was so needed. I have been getting the house cleaned for Amara's birthday party on Friday evening and spending some time resting in God's word, knitting, and playing with the kids.

It's easy to forget how much you need rest. Especially when you love the things you're involved in and the people you work with. But everyone needs a break. And this week is ours. We have been going non-stop for so long, I almost forgot HOW to relax. No joke, the first day or two I was jumping out of my skin because I didn't have anything "to do". But knowing that I don't have to be anywhere, that no one is expecting me to show up, or that I can just be lazy and sit around in my pj's all day is AMAZING! So I'm going to enjoy our down time, because I know it will be short lived, and relax at home, enjoy the rain, and drink a few cups of coffee while knitting something awesome (I just finished up a 14ft Doctor Who scarf for Jon and a pair of gloves for a friend).

God is awesome and knows what we need and when we need it. He has given me rest in the midst of storms. He has given me peace, in the middle of all our turmoil. He has given me hope, when I was feeling hopeless. He has provided for our every need, when we couldn't see where the money was going to come from. He has surrounded me with loving friends who take care of me while Jon is away by mowing our lawn, helping with dishes, providing meals, and helping me clean and do laundry. We are blessed beyond belief. It's easy to get stuck on whats wrong in your life and all the problems you have. But it's so much better to remember what God has given you to be thankful for and how He has blessed you. I have to be honest and tell you that I've had a hard time seeing the blessings in the middle of all our problems lately. But being able to rest this week, I've also been able to reflect on how God has taken care of us and provided for us at every step of the journey. I encourage all of you to take a step back, take a little time (an hour, a day, a week) to rest and reflect on God's promises and His blessings in your life.


"For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." -Jeremiah 29:11

"Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you." -Matthew 7:7

"Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness." -James 1:2-3

"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be given to him." -James 1:5

"But He said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and calalmities. For when I am weak, then I am strong." -2 Corinthians 12:9-10

"Be still and know that I am God." -Psalm 46:10

"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls." -Matthew 11:28-29

Be blessed!
-Mya