Monday, April 22, 2013

The Result of Busy: The Reason for Sabbath

Where have I been for the past several months? I often ask myself the same question. The answer is "I have been busy." Perhaps I have been busier than every before in my life.  Extra demands at work have been the primary pressure, but I have an added one this Spring as well: it is nearly May and I am still going to the YMCA every Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (OK, not every week do I get to all three, but I go go every week).  As I ponder the semester behind since I have 8 days of class left before exams I wonder what has happened.

But more than assess what caused the busy, today I finally have a thought on what the busy caused. Being overly busy results in a lack of creativity, yes, the artistic side of the brain that needs the appropriate atmosphere to actually ignite and explode.  Busy shuts out the time for creativity.

Why is that important?  Well, as part of God's creation we are called to be part of the creative process.  The lack of mental space prevents creative time.  So, why Sabbath?  Those familiar with my phrase "I heart LA" know that one prominent reason to Sabbath is so that we feed our legalistic side of self.  I didn't say it was a proper reason, only a prominent one!

One proper reasons to Sabbath is so that we can be an active part of God's creative effort in his universe.  Creativity is often related to inspiration, the life breathing activity of the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob in this physical world to which we are bound.

So, Sabbath for a reason.  See your creativity explode!