Day 4 – Relax

I am blessed with the most amazing husband ever.  He surprised me today with a 2 hour massage.  It was amazing.  He told me yesterday about this surprise.  He took care of the kids last night, he let me sleep in this morning,   It has been an amazing day.

As I awoke this morning and realized my husband was not in the room but off taking care of the baby, I found myself wondering, “Should I get up and get the kids?”, “What if he needs something?”, and “He should not have to do this, isn’t this supposed to be what I do for him?”.   Then I remembered, he wants me to rest and rejuvenate today.   He wants me to feel relieved and revitalized.  If he needs my help he will come and get me, but otherwise, my job is to relax and rejuvenate today.  While it sounds silly, that is the moment I realized I must intentionally relax and rest.   Treasure the moment.

Then came the amazing massage.  As I laid there while this gifted therapist was massaging my hands, I found my mind wandering.  I was thinking, this is nice but when are we getting to the good stuff?!?!  Then it hit me again: treasure this moment.  Don’t be so willing to let this beautiful moment pass just because it may not be as dynamic as you think it should be.   Lord, forgive me for trying to rush through the quieter moments you have provided in an effort to get into the dynamic moments.  Please help me not miss out on blessing or lesson you have for me because I am too busy “thinking” my way through it.  Forgive me for the moments I have already missed.

³Trust in the Lord and do good;
    dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 
⁴ Take delight in the Lord,
    and he will give you the desires of your heart.

⁵ Commit your way to the Lord;
    trust in him and he will do this:
⁶ He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, 
    your vindication like the noonday sun.

⁷ Be still before the Lord
    and wait patiently for him;
do not fret when people succeed in their ways, 
    when they carry out their wicked schemes.

Psalm 37:3-7

Lord, please allow the person you are calling for our children’s and youth ministries to treasure the moments with these precious children, whether quiet or dynamic.  Help them not rush through whatever preparation You are giving them now in hopes of something different.  Help them trust you, commit to Your way, be still in Your presence, and wait for Your leading.   Thank you, Lord.