Saturday, March 6

Scripture for the Week: But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day. The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. -2 Peter 3:8-9

Reflection – Peter Romersa:

A Day with the Lord is like a Thousand Years. And a Thousand Years are like a Day!!!

This gives a great deal of perspective to the nature of time. We need to be patient and give ourselves permission to take the time off that we need to become refreshed, renewed, and spiritually recharged. Things on our never-ending "to-do list" such as doing the laundry, paying bills, reading email, and reading stacks of piled-up newspapers can wait another day.

After all, one day with the Lord is like a Thousand Days. There will be another day to tackle all those mundane tasks we make for ourselves to negotiate the world.

To ponder and pray:

• ¨What activities do you feel you should cease from – one day or week, or longer?
• What fears or concerns arise when you think about ceasing that activity?
• ¨What benefits might you receive?