A change of plans...

I need to get away from it all!

Those are words we often hear ourselves say...or think.  We are human.  We grow tired.  We need a break from the wear, tear and cares of life. 

Today was one of those days.  I had a schedule to meet...places to be...things to do...a list to reduce.  As I prepared for the day, I noticed the headache.  It could be a number of issues...sinus, allergies, weather changes, etc..  I kept thinking it would go away if I "just did this or that."  It didn't.  It only grew worse.  Much worse. 

When Tim found me, I was struggling.  I suggested that our plans would continue.  I would get through this.  I took more medication and tried to move forward.  Tried.  When I could no longer open my eyes due to a full-blown migraine, I knew it was time for a change of plans.  I...(gulp)...had to rest.  There was no other option but to remain silent and still.  I had to get away from it all, including noise, light and activity.

What a difference a few hours make when we do what needs to be done.  Isn't life like that?  If only we would respond instead of react...listen instead of lash out...care instead of criticize...show love instead of share gossip.  What is best isn't always what is easiest to do.  Yet in our pain, our weariness, our insecurities and our struggles...we make choices which do more harm than good.

Sometimes we need to get away from it all.  We need to change our plans...remove ourselves from the busyness of life...and simply spend time with Him...in silence and stillness. Only then will we find rest, recovery and a renewed focus in Him.♥~thl

"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.  Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.  For My yoke is easy and my burden is light."  Matthew 11: 28>30