Mental Health Day

Yesterday, I took the day of work and the results were amazing. Nothing in particular, happening or emergencies to handle. Just a scheduling opportunity to spend the day away from life. My friend asked what our game plan was, when I told him I was planning on taking a day off and replied, we'd either get caught up on some stuff around the residence or get lost. His advice? Get lost.

There will always be things on the home-front to take care of; when life starts handing you situations for which it's hard to gain some perspective, it's time to step back. Sunday night after church, my wife and I decided to sit on our small, lighted deck and talk...something our schedule hasn't permitted in quite a while. That was around 10pm. Next thing we knew.... wow, it's midnight? Either coming up on or shortly after, and we didn't realize we were sitting out there for two hours.

Yesterday, we didn't quite get lost so much as, we stayed local; and except for the 40 minutes or so we were at the residence prior to picking up the oldest from school, we stayed away. It's somewhat amazing, just what can transpire in 24 hours.

I feel as though I actually got two quality nights of sleep. But otherwise, not much has changed. A couple of very minor matters are off my radar screen and a couple of major issues remain unresolved. But that's okay.

God has it sorted out. And the words from two incredible sermons on Sunday are stilling ringing in my ears. The fact that you are still making it, is proof that God is with you. The fourth person in the fiery furnace of Scripture was only visible to the King, yet the three who were in the fire were the ones who emerged with a trace of evidence of ever having been anywhere near there, let alone in the midst of it, at a temperature 7x that of normal. Amazing.

Pray, this #associatePastorTuesday, for those struggling to find some peace and perspective. Pray for the situations and circumstance they face, where there's seems to be distraction and confusion; or perhaps just the unknown that never seems to end with some clarity. May the come to realize the importance of stepping back from it all for a moment, casting it at the feet of the cross and allowing for a time of refreshing and renewal whereby God can minister and remind them... He is with them, even in the fires of life where the heat factor has multiplied. May their be a protection over their hearts, minds and lives; that Christ would show Himself present and at work in their situation.

Christ on display,
No matter our trials.
Freedom in Him
For His glory.

- PNC

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