Mike Edmisten Follower of Jesus. Husband of Nicki. Father of Ryan & Brock. Communicator of the Word.

One More Day

One more day until vacation!!! We'll be joining my family in Gatlinburg for the Thanksgiving holiday. The last vacation I had was back in early July, but it wasn't much of a vacation considering that we moved into our new house that week. So it's actually been almost a year since I had a week off. I'm not complaining because it's been a good year in our ministry at ACC. Nevertheless, I'm still tired and I still need a break. You probably do, too.

Even if you're not taking an entire week off, I do hope that this week's holiday will provide you with at least a little downtime. A time to allow God to refresh you, to reconnect with your family and friends, etc. For some of us, our schedule has become the god to be served in our lives. If that's the case, then this week will provide us with a great opportunity to slow down and reprioritize a few things. The demands of your schedule will always be louder than the call of God. It is through slowing that we connect with Him. It is in times of stillness that He moves in our lives.

So kick back, enjoy some turkey and all the fixin's, soak up some time with your family, and most of all, take a moment and quiet your heart in God's presence, thanking Him for all the blessings in your life.