What's
up at the Ferguson Household?
I
am getting re-acclimated into home life after traveling to Utah. The
views were breathtaking and inspired me to create! It’s no wonder
that Cindy wants to pursue her artist career from that corner of the
world!
Roy and I celebrate our 21st anniversary this week! It is
an amazing gift from the Lord to have worked through so many days,
weeks, and years to build a marriage together!
Is
Your Bedroom a Retreat Center?
For
many years, I would do the stash-and-dash at the first hint of
company coming. The problem was: my clutter would pile up behind the
closed bedroom door, where I hoped to avoid confronting it. And the
side effect of stashing everything in my bedroom? I hated to spend
any time there! Piles of mending and ironing reminded me of my
procrastination. Stacks of papers taunted me of decisions prolonged.
Magazines made me wistful for some time to call my own.
Have you
heard that environment affects attitude? When you create an
environment that is conducive to rest, your mind will come to accept
that it is time to rest when you get there. Fresh sheets, lots of
pillows, and soft lighting all convey a restful atmosphere. Making
the bed everyday creates a welcoming affect. Why not take a new look
at your bedroom, and make one change today toward making it a place
where you can retreat?
Jesus said, “Come unto Me, all who are
weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” He knew that the
cares of life would pile up for each of us. We would need a place to
lay down the day’s load of relational mending and endless decisions.
We would need a place of rest.
Here are some ideas for ending the
day in your bedroom/retreat:
Read a devotional book, such as
Bedtime Snacks for the Soul by Diane M. Komp, M.D. [
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0310235626/wwwsallyfergu-20
]
Light a candle in a soothing scent.
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]
Massage the day’s cares away with a soothing lotion.
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]
Your sweet dreams will enable you to tackle the day with
renewed energy!
