A Walk in Afton State Park

Afton State Park, Minnesota

Sabbath – a day of rest and gladness.

As the end of summer nears, the air has gotten crisp with deep blue skies overhead.  A walk today at Afton State Park is the perfect way to enjoy one of Minnesota’s “top ten days.”   The label is given to days that are almost perfect.

The sound of small waves crashing onto the small beach is quite refreshing to the mind ~ a stark comparison to the “noise” in the world that leaves one with a feeling of unrest.

Afton State Park, Minnesota

It’s good to hear the laughter of people on their boats in the water.

Afton State Park, Minnesota

People walking dogs, animated talks among friends as they stroll down the trail, a couple looking out at the water and enjoying a gentle breeze ~

Quite a respite on the Sabbath.

Who could argue that God “got it right” when he said “Remember the Sabbath day to keep it holy.  Six days you shall labor and do all your work.  But the Sabbath day is the Sabbath of the Lord your God.  In it you shall do no work … ”

 

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