Rhythm of Life

Isaiah 40:31 But they that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.

As I wait impatiently for my summer to reveal itself, I have accidentally been resting. Dwayne’s new job gets him out of bed very early. It also means going to bed two to three hours earlier than usual. It means that I get to read in the evening, get to sleep at a great hour and wake up refreshed. It’s the first time in a long time that waking up in the morning equals feeling rested. Waiting can also mean resting.

I have few commitments this summer. I’ve started a writing course. I plan to visit my family next weekend for the extended family reunion (which I love to attend). Dwayne is officiating a wedding out of town in late July which means a break from our mundane. This allows me time to read, write, pray, study, relax, watch television and spend time with my kids.

Today I spent the afternoon with Becky. We went to the chiropractor. I shopped for wedding clothes. We hit the grocery store so she could pick up some more items for the wedding she’s catering Saturday. We had dinner together. We stopped here so she could pick up things that I have been holding for her and then I took her home. I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was restful. It’s a summer rhythm that I like. Tomorrow, I get a haircut and have one errand to complete and the day is mine to do with as I see fit.

My time doesn’t always need to be tightly wound up into an “acceptable” bundle. I’m waiting on the Lord and He’s renewing my strength in ways I didn’t think possible. Now I want to make this the rhythm of my life.