The Sabbath

"Remember the Sabbath day by keeping it holy. Six days you shall labor and do all your work, but the seventh day is a Sabbath to the Lord your God. On it you shall not do any work, neither you, nor your son or daughter, nor your manservant or maidservant, nor your animals, nor the alien within your gates. For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but He rested on the seventh day. Therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and made it holy." - Exodus 20:8-11

How are we to take this verse? Does it apply today? Look around....people shopping, going out to eat, making others work, working around the house or yard.......it doesn't look like people are resting.

For me, since I gave my life to Christ, Sunday has been a day of rest. I cannot stand to work, and I have trouble tolerating those that do. After working for about 10 hours outside yesterday getting the pool open and yard work, etc. - I am beat. I need this day of rest, physically. I, also, think God intended us to rest mentally. For me, Sundays are days to spend time worshiping God, being with your family, and resting for the week ahead. My mind and body need this day of rest, and my quiet time with God is extra special on these days.

Yep, today is Sunday - a day of rest. Have you thanked God for Sundays, or have you been too busy. Thank you, God!