Calvary ​United Methodist Church

​Thoughts for the Journey

​   ​September brings such a rush of new beginnings. Our schedules increase with changes and adaptions. Sunset starts to come earlier and the very air changes to adapt to the seasons. Resting in God, also known as Sabbath, should be a priority to calm the mind, body and spirit. Yet, the very increase in activities often hinders this act of restoration. With this in mind and that you only have a minute to read and contemplate what I might be trying to say (lol), I offer this poem by Patricia Hock:

And God Rested

The seventh day.

Creation finished,

and it was good.

Time to rejoice.

Time to be contented.

Time to contemplate the completed universe.

In the image of God, we are made to do the same.

Time to rest and wonder with awe.

To receive the peace of God’s presence.

To raise our souls into the created light.

The sun of the first day shines also on God’s golden gift

– The Sabbath.

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We can afford a few minutes of Sabbath in any schedule. The question is, can we afford not to take those moments.

Considering this myself,

Pastor Laurie