God's Simple Answer
by Keri Wyatt Kent
posted 11/26/2008
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When my son was a toddler, I loved to put him on my lap to snuggle. He was a cuddly little guy, and I cherished those moments. Occasionally, he would jump up and want to show me a trick, demonstrating with pride, for instance, his ability to stand on one foot. Or he'd run to bring me his latest Lego creation. While I admired the things he made and the things he could do, those were not the basis of my love for him. In fact, I preferred just spending time cuddling with him—his presence on my lap, stroking my arm, was precious to me.
What if God, our heavenly parent, sees us in the same way? What if our accomplishments aren't as important to him as our presence? What if our hearts are more precious to him than anything we do? When we take time to rest, to Sabbath, we get to experience that unconditional love. That's the gift of Sabbath.
Keri Wyatt Kent is the author of Rest: Living in Sabbath Simplicity (Zondervan) which will be in stores January 1. Learn more at www.keriwyattkent.com.
© 2008 Keri Wyatt Kent
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