Relax and Reflect

When I have days off, I always try to take time to just sit and do nothing.  And I mean nothing.  Just sit in the silence and allow my mind to reflect.  During these times, however, I find that I am overcome with emotion.  I am reminded of people who are gone, or circumstances that are difficult, or hiccups in the calling.  I feel very much during these times where I allow myself the time to just be.  I hear people say that they don't allow themselves any down time because then they have to deal with the emotions of life.  I don't believe that is healthy.  I've found there to be so much healing in tears.  When I'm able to think on circumstances that are trying, I can take the time to deliberately turn them back over to God so that I don't start to slowly take them back unconsciously.  I am able to take time with my frustration about my calling and listen to what God is saying and reflect on the ways he is working.  Silent time of reflection is so necessary for us, but we fight it with everything in us.  We want to medicate ourselves with busyness or people or drugs instead of going to the One who really can heal our brokenness.  Be sure you're spending quiet time with God.  I know it's not always easy, but it is necessary.  Just a reminder from the beginning of the year.