There were a few things going on after church today, but I didn't feel like going. I felt ready to take a Sunday afternoon nap. Some friends asked me, "Are you coming?" and "You're going to sing with us at the old folk's home, right?" I didn't really want to, but I evaluated my hesitation. The only reason I didn't want to go was that I didn't feel like it. I was tired. I do believe in giving myself downtime if I need it, but in this case I felt that coming along would be a good and right thing to do. At that point, all of my reasons not to go felt like excuses.
So, I went, and I'm glad I went. I had some enriching experiences over the next few hours. If I hadn't gone in the first place, I wouldn't have lost anything. Since I did come along, I gained a lot. I've been looking for ways to improve my Sabbath day observance, and today I did that. Today, I showed God that I was willing to serve Him and His children, even when it isn't convenient. I am glad I took the time to go beyond my personal cares today.
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