Taking time for you

Ever been so busy that you need a day off but your schedule is preventing it? Relax and take a break! Even God took a day off. What makes you think you don't have to? In the Old Testament, the Sabbath simply referred to the seventh day of the week, This was an important observance, because"God blessed the seventh day and declared it holy because it was the day when he rested from his work of creation"(Gen. 2:3). Whether we observe the Sabbath on Saturday or Sunday, God wants us to set aside one day a week for Him by resting from our routine and work. Unfortunately, most of us are just as busy on God's day as we are for the rest of the week. May we suggest a new approach-God's approach-to His day? Set it apart for God. Celebrate His involvement in the big and small stuff in your life. Going to church is a good start, but don't rely on your pastor to celebrate for you. Continue to rest in God at home by recalling His faithfulness and enjoying His goodness. "Remember to observe the Sabbath day by keeping it holy," EXODUS 20:8 So relax and remember, it's okay to take a break. After all, God even rested after creating the Earth and everything, including mankind.