A Season of Gratitude – Rest

Greetings Dear Reader,

The physical malady with which I have been battling was keeping me up through the night.  I do not sleep much to begin with so what sleep I get is vital.  This is not insomnia.  I have never slept much since infancy.  For nearly six weeks I had not slept more than a couple of hours a night.

For the last ten days, however, I have been able to sleep through the night and most of my discomfort is gone.  Thank you Jessica and Sara for your efforts in helping me heal.  I am on the right path and will get back to what passes for normal with me.

This malady has reminded me of the value of real rest.  In the healing process I had to spend some time just lying still.  It game me time to pray and think.  It also reminded me of the value of being still.  It brought back my freedom to do nothing.

The Father insists that we rest for a reason.  It is in the simplicity of stillness that allows the clearance of the noise and business.  I am thankful for rest and the things it can teach me. 

Learn to be Still – The Eagles

It's just another day in paradise

As you stumble to your bed

You'd give anything to silence

Those voices ringing in your head

You thought you could find happiness

Just over that green hill

You thought you would be satisfied

But you never will-

Learn to be still

We are like sheep without a shepherd

We don't know how to be alone

So we wander 'round this desert

And wind up following the wrong gods home

But the flock cries out for another

And they keep answering that bell

And one more starry-eyed messiah

Meets a violent farewell

Learn to be still

Learn to be still

Now the flowers in your garden

They don't smell so sweet

Maybe you've forgotten

The heaven lying at your feet

There are so many contradictions

In all these messages we send

(We keep asking)

How do I get out of here?

Where do I fit in?

Though the world is torn and shaken

Even if your heart is breakin'

It's waiting for you to awaken

And someday you will-

Learn to be still

Learn to be still

You just keep on runnin'

Keep on runnin'

Wishing you joy in the journey,

Aramis Thorn

Mat 13:52 So Jesus said to them, "That is why every writer who has become a disciple of Christ’s rule of the universe is like a home owner. He liberally hands out new and old things from his great treasure store.”

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