Begin by resting

This past weekend, I was admonished to begin this holiday season with REST.  For those of you who do not know the definition of the word may I share the meaning of the word:
relief or freedom, especially from anything that wearies, troubles, or disturbs; the cessation or absence of motion; a refreshing ease or inactivity after exertion or labor; the refreshing quiet or repose of sleep; mental or spiritual calm; tranquillity.
In the midst of all that could be crazy and hectic, may you also remember that YOU are not responsible for
Christmas.  That's God's job!

May this holiday season be filled with opportunitites for rest, and may you find joy in the knowledge that God's got it all under control.... from begining to end!