Thank you, God, for the gift of respite. This week after Christmas always seems to be one of those times when there is less stress and is incredibly regenerative. May we take those times when they are given us and not fill them with a need to be doing something. May those breaks remind us of the need we all have for Sabbath. Let us recognize that during Sabbath we are afforded the opportunity to see the world without its myriad distractions and perhaps see our next path on our journey. May your Spirit guide us this and every day. Amen