Wednesday, April 4, 2012

Missionary Sabbath Week and BEing


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!






1 comment:

  1. Great thoughts. Bon fet Pak to you as well, my friend.

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