Remembering Sabbath

Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here on earth may be a preparation for the eternal rest promised to your people in heaven; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. A Collect for Saturdays, BCP 56
As I prayed the Daily Office this morning, I was once again reminded that the traditional day of rest is Saturday -- Sunday is the day when we celebrate the Lord's resurrection. Believe it or not, one of the hardest things for me to "get into" as I begin this professional development leave is the concept of letting go and drawing away . It is hard to do even during a time that is designed for that purpose -- we all know how much harder it is in the midst of busy lives. How important it is, then, for us to grab those little bits of time where we can, even as Jesus did so often, to find some quiet time with God. It is the one "pause" that truly refreshes. Have a blessed sabbath! Your brother in Christ, Don+

Don is on professional development leave until May 15.