Rest or Bust!

While on vacation (the worst one ever) I did find time to read one trashy novel and one spiritual book. Counter balance is my usual reading-vacation mode.  Quickly, I became fascinated by MaryAnn McKibbon-Dana's Sabbath in the Suburbs: A Family's Experiment with Holy Time.   To all the busy mothers out there who I know struggle for quality time and spiritual depth for themselves and their families- this is a must read!

Anyway, much of the book inspired my sermon from last week on Matthew 11:28-30... but one poem that MaryAnn borrowed from another author, I think, really sums up what Sabbath and rest are about as people of faith.  I share it here for you...

Six days you shall be a workaholic; on the seventh day, 

shall you join the serene company of human beings.

Six days shall you take orders from your boss; on the seventh day, 

shall you be master/mistress of your own life.

Six days you shall toil in the market; on the seventh day, 

shall you detach from money matters.

Six days shall you create, drive, invent, push; on the seventh day, 

you shall reflect. 

Six day you shall be the perfect success; on the seventh day, 

shall you remember that not everything is in your power. 

Six days shall you be a miserable failure; on the seventh day, 

shall you be on top of the world.

Six days shall you enjoy the blessings of work; on the seventh day, 

shall you understand that being is as important as doing.  (Blu Greenberg).