A short break to recharge!

This week is the start of my 6-week break from work.  I have been working at camp for almost 4 years and felt that I needed a break to recharge and rest before another busy season.  I was tired.....that's all I could say for a long time... "I'm tired".

So, although I am excited to have some time off, it is terrifying at the same time.  How will I fill my days?  What is rest?  How does one recharge?  What does it look like and feel like?  And what if I am not ready to go back to work when it's over?  So far, filling my days is not really a problem.  I have taken on the task of painting my bathroom in between catching up with people around here.  Then I will be doing some travelling.  As to rest and recharging....I am hoping that becomes more clear as I take time to seek it.  I guess I just have to live it out and trust the Lord to guide me.

I am trusting the Lord to give me the rest I need and to prepare me to go back when my break is over.  Trust is not always easy for me, even in the Lord to do what's best for me.  I have a great history with Jesus that professes that He takes care of me and will give me what I need, when I need it.  However, that does not stop fear from rising up and gripping my heart at the most inconvenient times.

Fear and I know each other all too well.  I long to be rid of it, but tend to embrace it when it returns.  The Lord has been very gracious in the last few weeks, giving me a freedom from the fear of man that I have never experienced before.  But it seems to be the way of faith that breakthrough is followed by testing.......

So as I start this journey, here's a sneak peak at my bathroom walls and I promise I will let you know at least a little of what I learn along the way!

This is only one coat but it doesn't look that bright in real life!