today is the first day of our stateside furlough. as we woke up this morning, there was an overwhelming sense of peace in the house where we're staying. we can hear the litter patter of children's feet upstairs.
Gavin, our nephew when he sees me says, "I have to show you something." he takes my hand and leads me to the door into the basement. "you're going to sleep in the basement!"
we walk down the stairs and he says, "it's through here." we stare at the bed a moment, then he says, "now, I have to show you something else. the PLAYROOM!" and off we go.
God provides for us exactly what we need and when we need it. He knows best. I think I know what I need, but I don't always
as I sit down to read for my quiet time today, this is the message that greets me in Jesus Calling:
COME TO ME FOR REST and refreshment. The journey has been too much for you, and you are bone-weary. Do not be ashamed of your exhaustion. Instead, see it as an opportunity for Me to take charge of your life.
Furlough Day One.
come to me for rest. well amen to that. I pray that this furlough is exactly the rest and refreshment that we need.