With this blizzard upon us it seems wise to take a snow day tomorrow. Even though the forecast for Sunday is sunny, the issue is snow removal. Some of us may need to spend hours just getting out of our driveways. It’s also hard to predict if the roads will be clear in the morning given the amount of snow as well as worker shortages. The parking lots at the church are not ours so we aren’t certain they would even be usable. It’s a good day to stay home, stay safe, and stay warm.
It is perhaps no coincidence that my message for tomorrow is on solitude. I’ll send it to you tomorrow morning at 10 am. It’s the last message in the “Rhythms” series.
I’m guessing most of you don’t have to work tomorrow. And now that there’s no service, what are you going to do with your long lonely day shut in at your house? It’s a perfect day to read a book by the fire (or space heater). Or do some baking or make a big brunch feast. If you have little kids you could take them sledding. You could work on some art or craft project. Maybe you could organize the closet that’s in disarray. You could sleep late, eat a big breakfast, and then take a long nap. You could watch a really long documentary like Muscle Shoals. You could send text notes to people you know to bless them. If you journal, well, it’s a good day for an extended writing block. Most importantly, you could do the “one thing needed”—sit at the feet of Jesus and commune.
My prayer is that you will find joy in all you do tomorrow. May you rest in the presence of the Lord. And may you sense His nearness and affection.
— Scott A