Don’t worry, keep Shabbos!
Throughout the week, we are immersed in the trials and tribulations of trying to make a living, building a home or family, staying healthy and alive. We want to have a good life. We try to do whatever we can to make that happen. By constantly running and doing, we think we are in control. We can get confused and lose sight of the Hand of the Creator in Creation. So, by granting us the gift of Shabbos, God reminds us each and every week to stop and to just be. When Shabbos comes in, we are commanded to behave as if we had really managed to complete all of our work.
If you had really managed to do everything that you set out to do this week how would you feel? How would you behave? Imagine the overwhelming happiness of accomplishment and peace of mind you would feel. No room for any worries or negative thoughts. Well, that is what God wants for us each and every week.
So when you light candles or make kiddush this week, really have in mind to enjoy the gift of Shabbos. Experience the joy of completion. Really keep Shabbos.