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I really believe in the principal of the Sabbath, a Lord's Day, given to us, for us, and a sign of our obedience to God. The hard part for me is that I have been in ministry since I was 18 years old as a full time volunteer pianist and now worship leader. There are times when it has been stressful, like the first few weeks after a new baby is born and working out the nursing plans etc.. But, I can clearly say that God is faithful to sustain us, AND our families if we are being obedient to Him in what he asks of us. He has asked our family to be faithful in ministering to the body of Christ here in our church. So how does that work and yet keep the Lord's Day different? Well, we celebrate Sunday, the Lord's Day, with a big breakfast, eggs, bacon, toast, treats, sometimes hash browns, juice in fancy glasses etc.. This is usually the only breakfast we have with our Dad as he is a commercial fisherman and out the door at 5:45 each day. We do have to be to church early for sound checks and practices so it is a full morning, and we have an evening service as well. I try to have a meal made or ready to go on the grill and we often have friends over to share a meal. This is Rick's only day off so he enjoys watching sports and the girls and I often go hiking or swimming or go to the park and gather with friends. I always try and take a nap for an hour as the Lord showed me a few years ago that I needed this. But, it is a full day. WE have a sweet evening service and sometimes we gather with friends after to fellowship together, remember, we really live in community here  . So, in the summer when we are at our families full work level we extend our Lord's Day to Monday as well and we call it "breakfast at the beach." We get up and pack a cooler with milk and coffee and fruit etc.. We then stop and get some delicious pecan rolls from a bakery and then head out to Sand Bay, our favorite beach. The beach faces east so the sun shines on us as we sit under a tree and have our breakfast. We pray and read and talk, talk talk. We swim and the girls play on the beach or the swings. I sometimes bring some homeschool books along to do planning and the girls give me their input on the coming school year. It is the most peaceful time of my whole week. Sometimes we have a few friends with and they always comment on how special this time is to them as well. We usually leave around 11:30, refreshed and ready for the week. I am so thankful for this time with my girls and God and His creation. Breakfast at the beach anyone?? |
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