Boy, do I ever. I am in the crankiest mood. And you know, what, nearly everyone I have encountered today has been in an equally cranky mood. Even people in other states. I think Friday the 13th has something to do with it.
Anyway, this week's Commandment to live out is keeping the Sabbath. Originally I was worried that it would not be possible, since I am preaching on Sunday and thought I would have to write my sermon on Saturday. But I have it done already. This means I have no plans for tomorrow. It will be my Sabbath day. And I can't wait.
All day today I have been thinking about tomorrow and my intentional Sabbath. It has helped me to keep a fake smile plastered to my face today while people were rude to me. I am craving Sabbath. It may in fact start tonight.
I wonder if that is the point of Sabbath. Knowing a day of rest is coming, a day when we stop working and stop hurrying, helps us to get through the work week. And when Sabbath does finally come, we can thank God for the opportunity to sit still and just breathe.
I don't know exactly how tomorrow will unfold. I do know I will go to the gym, but I will take my time and not try to rush. I will do some baking - my idea of a really good time, seriously. Then reading, maybe go to a consignment shop. Essentially, I will slow down. And I will thank God for the time. So, when I enter into worship on Sunday morning, called to lead this wonderful congregation, I will be refreshed and ready to share the Good News of Christ's on-going resurrection.
I hope the rest of you can find some time for Sabbath, especially when you need it the most.
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