Slippers...

I am at my most comfortable when I am wearing my old slippers.  I am often in casual clothing, sweatpants and sweatshirt being the norm, and when I slip on each cozy piece of footwear, my body relaxes and knows it is unwind time.  Slippers are a signal, in a sense, that the turmoil of life is being pushed away for awhile, and it's time to sink into the luxury of home.

Jesus understood the human need for rest and relaxation.  He escaped from his followers and sought rest at various times with his friends and family, or in solitude.  Slippers are, for me, the ultimate indulgence.  They bring comfort and warmth as I bring my day to a close.

Slippers may not seem important, and to be sure, we can live life without them.  But the world is often a hard, cold place.  The soft comfort of my slippers is a welcome respite from the cares of each day.  Small things matter, and slippers, although small, make my life better.

So today, I am grateful for slippers.