Community - December 11, 2025
Good day, Black Creek Church family,
This week I felt....
Tired.
Stepping back into routines, early mornings, broken vehicles (still), expectations (self and other imposed) took its toll.
I asked myself, "how do I adjust to live sustainably?"
Somebody said it to me today....
Margins.
Building in Space
For rest
For reflection
For NOTHING.
This 'restart time' is an opportunity to 'shift' and do life differently than before our Sabbatical.
Scheduling in Space and being OK with:
- longer timelines
- not having to 'fix' other people's time problems
- recognizing more is not better
- saying No is OK
- leaning on or leaving it to someone else is OK
Living with Joy and Peace needs to incorporate this adjustment.
Frantic, frantic, driven, fear, anxious are NOT where I want to be.
Oh Lord, You promise wisdom and peace to those who listen and walk in Your ways.
I Choose to step forward and make some adjustments... one day at a time.
Coming up:
Christmas Musical - Sunday Evening, December 21
& Wednesday Evening, December 24, both at 7:00 pm
Even though I memorized this scripture some time ago...
I don't find it easy to implement!
Matthew 11:28 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29 Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
30 For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
Blessings as you walk through this Christmas time...
May it be a time of reflection and peace for your soul.
Peter Jackson
'Post Sabbatical'
Black Creek Community Church