85. Take a Sunday afternoon nap

The Sunday afternoon nap is an almost forgotten art in my life these days. Whether it's prepping for my junior & senior high girls bible study, scrambling to do laundry for the work week, enjoying a long lunch, or just playing catch up on life, my Sunday afternoons have become anything but restful these past couple of years.

I never thought it would take a conscious effort to make myself rest -- I love a full, busy, life, but I like it at my own, relaxed pace. Lately I haven't had that luxury.

But I've been trying to force myself back into recognizing the necessity of the Sabbath and trying to cram all the (well most of the...) things I need to get done into my Saturdays, leaving Sundays as a time for worship, fellowship, service and REST.


So today -ah, today - I enjoyed an over two hour nap in my comfy bed after a great lunch. Full belly, big pillow -- it was SO nice.

I highly recommend getting to know these strangers called naps. I used to know them quite well, and I was really happy to be reacquainted with them today.