Sabbath

Today was my first time to intentionally practice a Sabbath.

I slept in and spent my day relaxing--doing the things I enjoy doing (mostly in my PJs).  I wrote, visited with friends through facebook, prayed, thought about everything and nothing, read, played the guitar, and listed to music.  What a great day.

This is something I've intended to practice regularly for a long time.  It's tough when you are raising a family to set aside time to relax and rejuvenate.  However, that is what God intended for us to do.  I would also say that it doesn't have to be on Sunday.  In fact, mine won't.  Sundays are just too busy at our house.  Instead, we will choose Saturday.

I encourage you to pick a day and give it a try.  Be careful not get legalistic about it though.  God never intended it to be a hassle, but a blessing.

Food was absolutely a non-issue today.  I ate my serving of Numana at about 3:30 and was satisfied.

One of the songs I played today was "The Ghost of Tom Joad".  Yes, another Springsteen song.  :)  As I played and sang, the words got to me.  They certainly tie in with my project.

This version includes a musician and singer from the band "Rage Against the Machine".  They remade the song a few years back.  It's a neat version of the song--and to be honest, I like a bit of screamin' guitar now and then.  Enjoy!

Nobody's kiddin' nobody about where it goes...