I woke this morning after 9+ hours of sleep. This is way more than I typically get. The first thing I thought was wow I guess I needed it.

I am taking a couple of days off. It is hard. I know that there is so much I could be doing. But there always is. After making some coffee, I realized that I did not prepare for this trip as I usually would. I have no sandals, or sweats. I did not bring any of the normal outerwear I typically have with me.

I was reminded that I needed this break. A chance to clear my mind. To relax. To not worry about the day to day of the center. To not worry if the bathrooms are clean for the shelter guests or if we need to make more coffee. We’ll only coffee for me.

God reminds me that I need to rest. Not of exhaustion but true rest of mind, body, and soul. Pastors often forget that they need to feed their souls, too.

So today I rest. If you need me I will be back on Monday. Meanwhile, I will listen to the sounds of living water and nature. I will be riverside listening to hear the voice of God.

Because God Love us and so do I.