Recapturing a Garden Walk

It’s so easy to lose sight of God’s desire for our lives, especially when we get busy.  I’ve talked to many people this week who are just “tired” or “worn out” from all the activity over the past couple months.  Don’t get me wrong.  Porter County Fair and Turkeypalooza were fun and each was a great success in connecting new people to the heart of God.  These events, though, are both exciting and tiring at the same time.  When they are over, then, we need a time of Sabbath Rest.

Traci and I don’t do a very good job of resting.  We both tend to keep working every day – even when we are supposed to take a day of rest.  (I’m not saying this is good.  I’m just being honest about our walk.)  That is why we took the last part of this week to come down to be with Cincinnati, spend some time with family, and let the circumstances here “force” us to rest.

Time with each of our moms has been a great blessing.  We anticipate tomorrow (Saturday) to be a mixed-emotions day as we say goodbye to a childhood neighbor who has gone home to be with the LORD.

More than anything, though, this time has been about backing up, looking at the bigger picture, and remembering what it means to walk together with God.

Thank you, LORD, for your Sabbath Rest.
Thank you, God, for such a beautiful design.
Thank you for walking with us in the Garden.
Thank you for a Garden Walk.