Sweet Sabbath

"The Hebrew word Sha'abbat means 'to stop.' But it can also be translated 'to delight.' It has this dual idea of stopping and also of joying in God and our lives in his world."

~John Mark Comer, "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"

Things helping me rest and delight these days? Early morning bike rides as the sun rises over Tucker Creek Trail.

Visiting our bountiful farmer's market early on Saturday mornings, enjoying a chat with each vendor, and coming home loaded with beautiful produce also helps me slow down. 

I delight in each colorful item of food, but I also enjoy God's creativity in each of the people He designed. Hearing stories and celebrating with the people who take the time to raise the food is such a delight! Washing and chopping leafy green takes time, so does simmering them in my mom's cast iron Dutch oven with bacon from one of my favorite farmers. Stopping. Delighting. Sabbathing.