I'm writing this as a sit in the airport. I am waiting for my flight that heads back to Oklahoma. It leaves at 1:05am and I fly over night. When I have told people this I usually received a sympathetic look and some encouragement, especially since I drove 3 hours to the airport. Personally it doesn't bother me. Some people travel better than others and myself am an easy traveler. I dont overthink my suitcase and usually forget a few things but easily get over whatever it was that I forgot. I also prefer to travel at night. If it's a long drive I like to leave late at night mainly because I am still alert being a night person, and I like to avoid other people so I can make good time.
There is something very peaceful about driving at night when it seems that the rest of the world is sleeping. I enjoy that. The whole world is resting. Rest is something that is taken for granted. I dont just mean sitting down for 15 min in a microwave dinner smelling break room, but truly resting. As a student pastor I sometimes forget to rest. To take time away from my duties and tune out ministry from my mind. Sure I might still find something of inspiration, but i forget to stop thinking about the structure of ministry. This week however, I plan to do just that. I am flying home to spend Christmas with my family and beautiful wife. There is no where else i would rather be, and I dont mind at all spending Christmas eve on a plane...who knows maybe ill see Santa!
The fact of the matter is this is a week of rest. Spending time with family and friends, and remembering the birth of our saviour, and how he provided rest for us. Rest from our sins, our shortcomings, insecurities, and even our works of righteousness that we attempt to reach him with. So instead of striving and falling short I will rest with my saviour and thank him for doing the work that I could never accomplish.

May the Lord bless you this holiday season, and have a Merry Christmas!