Thoughts About The Sabbath

We have come to realize that some of our Blog posts are for those that are following it on a regular basis and some are mainly for us. The posts for those who follow our Blog are mainly ones about missionaries or events and have a lot of views. The ones for us are usually about the spiritual side and have less views. Both type of posts will be important to us as we look back at our mission to remind us of our experiences and thoughts. Today may be one of those posts just for us with few views. 

Over the last forty plus years of marriage the Sabbath has always been an important day for us. Even when we went on vacation we planned to go to church on Sunday. For over twenty-five years Elder Oveson sat on the stand in one calling or another, so Sister Oveson watched over our children mainly on her own. It did not take long for them to ignore even his stern stares from the stand.

On our mission that is quite different for us. We get to sit together for two Sacrament Meetings and during two Sunday School classes. One big difference about sitting together  here in Cambodia compared to back home is that the Cambodians frown on public display of affections. That means no putting an arm around or even holding hands that is noticeable. But we do generally hold each other's hand between us during most Sacrament Meetings.

Too many in the world believe that the Sabbath is just a day of rest, to do whatever leisure that they desire. But it is really only a day of rest from our everyday work, to do Church work. Over the years Sundays have been as busy or busier than most other days of the week, doing the Lord's work. All of the Senior Couples here in Cambodia attend at least two wards or branches. And several of them, have a long way to go each week to attend their assigned units.

Our Sabbath is a delight because we are together and serving Our Heavenly Father.