As I considered retirement, I was excited, yet anxious. Life in retirement seemed to have more unknowns than knowns. One of my retirement “knowns” was spending more time with my parents and caring for their needs. However, my “unknown” was the misbelief that retirement would move at a slower pace. On the contrary, my life became increasingly more busy.

My decision to spend more time with my parents would not change; however, I changed the busyness of life by slowing down, resting in God, and savoring moments with my family. God gave His people the Sabbath as a time of rest. A time to slow down and savor His compassion and love.