The luminous sun ray on the right side of the car blinded me only to make me turn my head to the left and saw my son walking toward the car as soon as the school bell warned the end of the Friday session. I heard my husband, who took a day off and sitting behind me grew quieter as if he was a “jack in the box” hiding in this box, waiting to give my son that surprise!
My child smiled at me. Walking happily, despite the heavy backpack strapped on both of his shoulders. I saw that sign of relief on his facial expression after this grueling week of exams and other homework that made him coop up most of the time in his bedroom. Burning the midnight oil, as long as he could, trying to understand the subjects well ahead for his years.
“Just relax this weekend, okay?” I suggested when he opened the side door and hopped in.
“Yes, mom. But I still have a lot of homework for this weekend,” he quickly replied.
“That’s okay. But rest for now. Try to recover, then, study whenever you feel ready,” I replied.
My husband agreeing the whole time and adding his fatherly love and care for his beloved child.
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| my son resting after lots of exams |
That’s what I’ve been doing now. Since getting hurt. I told sister Denise, I vacuum. Rest. Wash a load of laundry. Then, rest. Iron. Rest. Cook dinner. Rest. More rests in between when I used to finish 10 tasks in only a matter of hours. Not anymore. I’m only taking one thing at a time. Trying not to get injured more. Knowing my limitations.
But in those periods of rests, God had gotten my attention. To listen more to His advice. To re-evaluate if everything that I do have more weight for eternal results, than temporary ones. That with my life’s exams or tests, come both success and failures. These periods of rests becoming more crucial now to me to determine if I have been carrying unnecessary backpack of burdens that I need to hand back to Jesus.
“Then Jesus said, “Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you. Let me teach you, because I am humble and gentle, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke fits perfectly, and the burden I give you is light.”
~ Matthew 11:28-30
I thank God for these periods of rests in Him. Because His rests bring healing, love and peace.
I love those Matthew verses. Resting in Him!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful advice yu gave to your son. Taking some time to rest in between his studies. How often we need to do so too.
In my earlier years there was no stopping me. But now I too am learning my limitations. I also need to abide in Him. I run to Him for my strength and my help.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
I used to be a non-stop, run, run, run. I can't do that anymore since I got sick. I have to take a lot of rest periods. I only get rest when I rest in the Lord. Losing my Son this year has taken a lot out of me emotionally. I just have to believe he is resting in Jesus' arms. Someday I will be with them both.
ReplyDeleteAwesome advice given to your son sis, love you.
ReplyDelete@ sister Wanda: Keeping you in prayers, praying for God's comfort and strength to continue to surround you. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteWonderful that you recognize how important rest is and to share it with your family. Blessings to you Rosel.
ReplyDelete"if everything that I do have more weight for eternal results, than temporary ones". I have only heard of this in terms of disputes in marriage. You know, Is what we're arguing about really going to matter in one year, ten or eternity. But I like the concept of evaluating the circumstances and situation of our lives today in this maner. Thanks, I'll use that. Busyness is epodemic today. Thank yo for reminding us all to make time to rest. Your "Backpack of burdens" reminds me of the character Christian in "A Pilgrims Progress". That burden fell off at the foot of the Cross.
ReplyDeleteBlessings
It strikes me that when this life ends, God says we will enter into His rest.
ReplyDeleteRest is really so important to our Father.
This is a very good post, Rosel. So timely for all of us too!
YOur son is fortunate to have a mom like you.
Love
Lidj
Wonderful advice to your son and to us, here on this post, Sister. I have also come to rest in the past few years and rest in the Lord. His yoke fits - yes perfectly and the burden he gives us is light. Amen. Blessings Jo
ReplyDeleteIt took me MANY years to "get it" where resting is concerned. In my youth, I think clamoring was my chosen state. It was often great fun, but it did absolutely nothing for the condition of my soul.
ReplyDeleteUpon learning that it is the gentle & quiet spirit that is precious to God, I had to look at my life (and it's lack of rest) differently.
Love your heart!
My dear sister in Christ, Rosel I am learning how to do "just rest" in Christ. This year has been rough for me, mom's death and I have been ill. God is so good and I know HE is the GREAT HEALER.
ReplyDeleteThank you God for Rosel and allowing us to rest in YOU.
I love you,
Bren
Precious Sister, it took me almost a lifetime (it feels that way anyway) to really understand the need to genuinely rest (physically and spiritually). It's a beautiful place to be in -- the REST of GOD!
ReplyDeleteI'm praying for you during this season and for your family. Love you.