April 2-6 is Missionary Sabbath on the calendar. Things around here slow to a halt as the week progresses - no teams scheduled, regular work slows. Intentional time to put things aside and focus on the death and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.
A good idea.
It's easy for things get much too busy on the mission field. I hear the laments of missionaries, that they need to refocus and not to stay so busy doing; but, rather, just to spend time being. Typical Mary/Martha challenge! Need to spend time with the Lord FIRST - instead of in carved out, if-there-is-time time, after the fact.
I marvel - it's just like in the States. Stuff happens here, just like stuff happens there!
Missionary Sabbath provides to us the time to stop and take stock. The time for the "RE-ing": RE-focusing on the Lord and His love and sacrifice for us; RE-committing to time with Him; RE-turning to our first love; RE-prioritizing; RE-birthing.
"Being" time.
Grateful.
Bon fet Pak - Happy Easter!
Great thoughts. Bon fet Pak to you as well, my friend.
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