Time Out

Time out. Usually that phrase brings about quite a different mix of imagery. Time out for some could bring up times when they were in trouble as a child and their parents made them go stand in a corner or sit in a chair or go to your room because you are in "Time Out". For others, time out reminds you of playgrounds and recess. Playing baseball or more likely kickball - the preferred game of k-3 graders. Or it reminds you of playing hide and seek or tag in which someone got hurt or someone else had a question or needed to go to the bathroom (or sometimes you just needed a pause to catch your breath).

I had a time out recently - two days ago to be exact. But it was a different kind of time out. It was a time out from the usual. Time out from the chaoticness and hurrying about. It was a wonderful time out, because I got to spend it with my sister-in-law. It was also a time out for her. A time out from the stressfulness of her job. A time out to just get away. We spent out time out reflecting, sharing, and enjoying the wonders of creation. Cycling through the forests, passing fields and fields of grain, stopping to talk with a farmer about his cows. Thinking about the goodness of the one who created us.

Yes, it was a wonderful time out. The best part of it all is that we get to experience a time out not just once in a blue moon, or once in a while. Neither once a year or once a month. We get to experience it once a week! A Whole day, just for time out! It is a gift for us. A gift from one who has such a great capactiy for love. He gave it to us, cause he knew how much we would need it. He even gave it to us, when we didn't even realize THAT we needed one.

Sometimes I see others rushing around trying to get things done while I am enjoying my time out and I wonder. I feel sad for them actually. Sometimes they choose not to have the time out. They actually feel its not relevant or it doesnt matter when you take your time out. I thinks its quite sad, because it is a gift and well, unfortunately many dont appreciate it. So, when I get a chance, I'll try to share my time out experience with others. Its a great thing, a positive thing, cause like I said it is a gift from a great one. One who gave us life and wants to help us continue in a good life with Him.

So, I hope the next time you hear time out, it brings about a positive imagery. A smile to your face. A wonderful time out with Creator, with friends and family, with those who are down and out. A wonderful time out in nature or contemplating life in general, sharing wisdom passed on to you. Enjoy your time out. Find out from the one who gave it what it is all about. He hasn't changed. Neither has his Time out.