I hear alot of people talking about the Sabbath day and how they take a rest from the computer and many message boards, forums, bloggers etc. also do this. <p> I just start to wonder though as I have to admit it frustrates me when it comes to forums because the weekend is my time of rest and relaxing. I do not teach school on the weekend (unless we missed alot during the week), we cook easy meals, we just sort of do fun stuff. I do not have friends to go visit on Sunday IRL, so I like to visit with online friends often on that day. <p> I completely understand when it is for the moderators sake, that is fine, but I wonder how they interpret scripture this way. <p> I see that God rested from His labor on the Sabbath day, but to me that means we should make life as simple as we can. I do work on Saturday and Sunday around the house because some things cannot be left undone. I do laundry often on Saturday so we have certain clothes clean or wash sheets and blankets. I try not to make rules, but I try not to go to stores on Sunday. I use this time to do things like reading, writing letters, visiting, or reading online encouragement to encourage me throughout the week. Since I am at home most of the time with the boys, it helps me to have a different view of things! <p> I know there are many different views on the Sabbath, but I think that sometimes we need to remember that there are people who need encouragement more during the weekend than any other time of the week.<p> It is those days that I often get discouraged, lonely and just feel alone. <p> Anyhow, just some thoughts! <p> What do you consider to be the Sabbath day in your home?
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Martha Artyomenko is an unpublished fiction author who has published some nonfiction magazine articles and reviews over the years. An avid reader and mother of four sons, she brings her many years of expertise to play when writing realistic fiction about topics of mothering, domestic violence, and childbirth. In her free time, if she is not reading, you will find her walking while musing about her next story to write or traveling to learn history for another story. Martha Artyomenko supports authors by running an active social media group (Avid Readers of Christian Fiction) and newsletter promoting niche fiction authors that would otherwise be unknown. Join me by leaving a comment or signing up for the newsletter.
We use our Sundays to be together as a family. My oldest daughter usually comes home for the evening meal. I do not refrain from my computer time on Sunday because I love the encouragement I receive from other blogging Christian moms. And, many times Sunday is the only day I have time to catch up on my reading. I do, however, limit my time to when my husband is napping. He loves naps, I don't. My children are not allowed to use the computer on Sundays. They get enough computer time during the week.