Friday, July 25, 2008

Looking for Rest in All the Wrong Places....

Boo (i.e. me!) has been a little restless the past few weeks.  Everything was getting to me and I was allowing it to get to me.  I was wound tighter than...well not sure what but let's just say I was stressed!  I kept thinking to myself it will get better when we get away to the beach, knowing deep down that was not the answer. So off we went to the beach, which usually is nice and relaxing.  We arrived...
I could not relax!  My sweet hubby had to deal with my tearful mood, which he is really good at. :)  I thought a nap would help...kind of but not really....thought some retail therapy would help....nope, not that....thought a big soft yummy chocolate chip cookie would help...nope, not that.  Surely, a strawberry milkshake would help...nope, not that.  A nice evening on the beach...nope, not that.  As great as all these things are they only give temporary relief.  So why did I not turn to God in the beginning and wait until I felt miserable?  I was trying to give myself rest but He is the only one that can give true rest.  God says, "Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest."  And how wonderful it is that He promises us this type of rest.  Rest that is beyond our own understanding.  Although I am physically tired from the 2 little ones, God has filled my cup back up and I am rested mentally.  Thank you God for pouring out your love.

On another note...I did take a few pictures at the beach.  I will share them once I download them on my computer.

2 comments:

Gretchen said...

Oh, I SO understand. I, too, seem to always seek it out in rest, food, people ... well, everything but the One who offers true peace.

What a wonderful, gentle reminder, friend.

Kim said...

Girl I hear ya! You are not alone...I too seem to look everywhere else than to the One who can give me true peace! If you still need a girls night to help lift you a little more...just call! Love you!

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