Sunday Prep

It has been a busy week. I have had a lot on my plate this week and a lot is still on the plate for next week. Ever get that feeling, like you are wading into a rushing river and you are feeling the current. I am trying to get as far across the river without getting swept up in the current, maintain control and not get swept away. The way I do that is to keep a firm contact with the ground, the bed of the river. When I lose contact with the ground, all is lost.

Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side.
Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide;
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly
Friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end

And then Sunday comes. It is a great day, with nothing planned, to catch up on some things, get ahead, put in that little extra time. It is also the most tempting day - to work. Be still my soul, I am called to a day of rest. My inclination is to get those could of things done that will help me to keep up or get ahead. Be still my soul, reflect on who the Lord is and give him his day, his full day. I may not get what I want done, but my soul is rested for another day of work and effort. I want to do more to "cheat the clock, but...Be still my soul, and rest.

Father, as I head off to church, let me give you all that I have an all that I am. As you commended Mary for not working and sitting at you feet, let me give you my rapt attention.