Lent Day 31: Rest

Today I spent a lot of time with my little man. We enjoyed nice weather by spending the morning at the park. He took a long nap and then we spent more time outside in the backyard. Exploring - looking at spiders, turning the pedals on the bicycles and watching the chain go around the gears and turn the tire. Watering plants. I sat in a lawn chair and enjoyed the sun on my face. We went for a walk around the block. We watched Puss in Boots together and he snuggled under blankets. He hugged me tight and kissed me goodnight.

In the midst of life, sometimes its easy to focus on "more important things." There are to-do items that demand my attention. There are situations that are serious. There are responsibilities. As a mom, a wife, a business woman, a sister, a church leader, a daughter, a Christian serious about living out my call in life it is easy to become Martha. To dance through the day handling everything (and sometimes even with an element of grace).

But there are days that we must head the call to be Mary. To be still in the presence of God. To recognize what love looks like and to take it in. To sit and rest with creation, knowing that creator is hidden in the sun's rays and the mild breeze. Today, for me, love looked like a curious 2 year old who revealed the sheer peace of God.