Rest Time

Break is here. And 4 weeks of it! I was very ready for this one, and am thankful to be home. With extended family traveling here, I am HOME home almost until school starts back January 12. I see this as a gift!
Due to increasing fatigue and a few other "signs," I had my thyroid levels checked in November. With high antibodies and a slightly high TSH level, I was told I might feel better on a low dose of synthroid, to which I eagerly agreed. Whether this solves everything or the Lord continues to expose my weaknesses in order to cement in my heart the fact that I Am Dependent On Him, I'm thankful for His graciousness toward me and His unfailing love.
None But the Hungry Heart's devotional this morning read, "Our simplest earthly responsibilities require us to be conversant with the 'things above.'" Earth is not my final destination, yet my time here is an important, through brief, segment of my life before eternity with God. He has placed me here to grow toward Christ-likeness and to spread the news of the gospel to other undeserving sinners like myself. Therefore, my time here is not disconnected from eternity in heaven but dependent very much on it. Heaven provides the perspective needed to respond to the "simplest earthly responsibilities" and to embrace His greater plan for all earthly happenings as well as my own growth. We are to, as the familiar Christmas carol aptly exhorts, "Let loving hearts enthrone Him." May you, and I, pray for such grace in a throne-filled world.