A) GOD'S WAY IS THE BLESSING WAY (continued from yesterday).

We discovered yesterday that the good way is the old way. And, even more wonderful, when we choose the "good old way" we will walk in blessing. God has five blessings for you:

1. REST FOR YOUR SOUL

Jeremiah 6:16 reminds us that when we choose God's old "tested by time and eternity" principles that we find "rest for our souls." Oh what bliss. We long for rest, don't we?

When we choose God's way, we don't need Prozac (with its side affects) or other drugs to keep us calm. Our peace comes from doing it God's way, which is embracing what we were created for, to mother and nurture children and raise them in the home.

Stick to your home more. When you are involved in too many things and gadding about here and there, you become more and more stressful. Create a life for yourself and your family in the home. This is where you are meant to be and this is your peace. The Knox translation of Hosea 11:11 says, "And in their own home, says the Lord, I will give them rest."

I remember talking to a mother who complained of being totally stressed out and overwhelmed. I asked her about her weekly plan. She was involved in taking her children to so many extracurricular activities. I encouraged her that it was quite unnecessary and to cut back. "Oh no, I can't do that," she answered. I had no more advice to give.

It's the same response the children of Israel had in Jeremiah 6:16. God promised them rest if they embraced His way. But they said, "No thanks. We'd rather do it our way." Read also Proverbs 24:15 and Isaiah 30:15.

What are you choosing?

Love from Nancy Campbell (more to come).