Leviticus 23:23-24 The Lord said to Moses, “Say to the Israelites: ‘On the first day of the seventh month you are to have a day of sabbath rest, a sacred assembly commemorated with trumpet blasts.
When reading today’s scripture, what jumped out at me is this idea of a sabbath rest. For the vast majority of my career, I was convinced that my worth was only calculable in my output, what I was able to do: cooking, cleaning, parenting, planning, grading, etc. It was exhausting.
Leviticus 23:25 Do no regular work, but present a food offering to the Lord.’ ”
Ironically, the Covid shutdown was when I learned to get a smidge better at resting, at being mindful to fill my cup, to renew my soul, during the week or weekend. I think that mindfulness, which for me is always rooted in God and faith, helped me live the last five years of my teaching career in a bit better balance. I think that’s what God is calling us all to do, live a balanced life in Him.
Leviticus 23:26-27 The Lord said to Moses, “The tenth day of this seventh month is the Day of Atonement. Hold a sacred assembly and deny yourselves, and present a food offering to the Lord.
Precious Savior, Thank You for the reminder that balance is important and necessary. Thank You for the reminder that we need to rest and renew our souls, reconnect with You, stay rooted in You. Mindfulness and balance are crucial. Thank You that I am a bit better at it now that I was. Help me to be a little better each day. Amen.
Leviticus 23:28 Do not do any work on that day, because it is the Day of Atonement, when atonement is made for you before the Lord your God.
Have a blessed day.