Sabbath

So today i decided to take a Sabbath.  It is definitely one of the commandments i tend to over look. What is so important about a day of rest?  Seems like they were just being lazy to me.  But my day of rest has been amazing and rejuvenating.  It has been great, however my intentions were not completely pure.  What led me to make today a Sabbath was because I am sick, I had no plans and the power was out so I could not waste the whole day watching TV.  But God totally put me in that position on purpose.  I have really been able to rest my body, which it really needed. and I have learned so much about him!  It is amazing how much closer i feel to God after just spending a little time with him.   By setting aside this day i have been able to better appreciate what God has given me, to really spend time in his word (more then 10 minutes) and enjoy things he has created (a good book, two actually The Mountain of God, and Fresh Wind, Fresh Fire).  He keeps showing me time and time again the importance of prayer and i think i am finally getting through my thick skull that "do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving present your requests to God" (phil 4:6) and "be joyful always, pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus" (1 thess 5:16) and "call to me and i will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you did not know." (jer 33:3).  It is unbelievable that God cares about what we think, but i am so thankful that he does.  He is a God who cares, and loves, and forgives, and sacrificed it all so that i could be saved.

So last night we watched the first lord of the rings movie, tonight we are going to watch the second and probably tomorrow night the third.  It is nice having this time to rest and enjoy a good long movie :)