That Sunday feeling!

I’m constantly amazed at our Canadian craze for productivity.

Not at the desire to do well and to put in a hard day’s labour.  That is a given for me – spurred on by my parents’ example and affirmed by my Christian beliefs.

But by our our desire to never stop in the quest for greater production.  And maybe that is where the craziness of our society pierces my soul.  As a Christian, I believe that once a week we should unburden ourselves.  At least for a few hours, if not a whole day (and I lean to the whole day idea!).

For me, this past week was centered on working physically with renovations of our house.  I came to the night before Sunday and was exhausted.

Not in a bad way – just physically tired.  I had determination to continue to the work.  But I, hopefully, am getting wiser.  I chose – intentionally – to set aside the hammers and pliers.  Instead I joined with a group of other people this morning who also had completed a workweek.  Of professional labour, manual labour, house work, consulting and much more.

I rested with God and with each other.  I worshipped God.  I ate a meal together (today was our picnic so hotdogs were on the menu – YAY!).  And this afternoon I literally fell asleep for a few hours.

I’m thankful for this day – a day of rest.  May there be many others and may you also find restful days.