Family Time

I love Fridays! They are sort of like the advent of weekends. I feel less stressed just looking forward to those precious days when work and school schedules are not as tight. But what do I do? I create stress trying to create a relaxing time. I love the words of Jesus that put my heart at rest in this world that has its own weird rules about what needs to happen before I can truly have peace.

Peace, I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Weekends are a great time for families to relax and reconnect. We can in all reality leave the fear and troubles of the chaos of living in this world. Not by entertainment or events or food or drink. But by the fact that God has given us a peace that the world cannot give. Peace because all the stress we create by our own worry and sin is forgiven at the cross. Peace that no matter what hurts and disappointments we face, we know that Jesus is with us now and forever.

It is healthy to take a break from the busy-ness of life like Jesus did when he left the crowds with his disciples to rest and pray. It is a blessing from God to have family time with him.

A Daily Prayer
Dear Jesus, help me to relax in your love and forgiveness for me. Bless families this weekend with time to enjoy each other and rest in the reality of your work to save us on the cross. Amen.