It's so nice to be back.  I know that you missed me!  And at the moment...It's the most wonderful time of the year!  You know you want to sing along with me.  It's December and we are just a few weeks away from Christmas.  I will admit to the fact that I was kind of freaking out about that.  My Christmas shopping is definitely not done yet but I only have a few more gifts to get.  I always get excited about this month.  I love how beautiful all of the decorations are and just the feeling of it all.  Being with my family, baking cookies and watching the movie 'A Christmas Story'.  Ok, you will have to forgive me because I have to see Ralphie get his revenge on Scott on the night before Christmas.  That is the best part!

This has been quite a year for me.  I am so thankful for everything.  The good and the bad.  But, I have realized that I am simply just worn out!  Now, I want you to understand what I am about to say to you.  I know we all have so many different things to do everyday.  Working full-time and going to school is more than enough for me right now.  So for me, it is important that I slow down and rest.  I think that I forgot how to do this.   When we begin to get busy, we spend less time with God.  Do you remember what it means to rest?  For me, it means to do absolutely nothing.   It may look like something else for you.  As important as our jobs are we only have two hands.  We can only do so much in one day.  I have left things to do at work for the next day instead of staying late to complete it.  Because I value my rest.  That is important to me.

So, ask yourself...what do I need to 'rest' from?  Take some time to really think about this.  Find rest in God.  Because this is the only way that we can find our peace.  Don't let yourself get caught up in the whirlwind of life.  Enjoy the rest of your year.  Merry Christmas!