Page 2 - Grace Mail Summer Edition

Dear Forever Family
Have you ever heard a phrase or a saying, and then thought, "I'm not sure I agree with that." As I (Lynne) was thinking about some of the different conversations I've had over the last few days, I found myself reflecting that God's pattern of Sabbath is time and again proved to be so important and beneficial for us.
And then I thought about that saying: a change is as good as a rest. I do think sometimes that is very true. I remember the holiday we took in Reykjavik, which was only four days, but the very different surroundings, hotel and even the KFC (restaurants are expensive over there), proved to be such a change that it really did feel like a rest from all the normal things of life.
But when God gave us all the gift of the Sabbath, a day of rest and a time to connect with God and family without the busyness of the rest of the week, He knew exactly what He was doing.
It is not good for us to work or live relentlessly. We need to slow down on a regular basis. Every day, every week, every few weeks, we need to pause, lay all the tools down of our every day tasks and busyness, and spend quality, peaceful, restful, life- enhancing time with our Father God, and with each other.
2. Grace Mail