Just Slow Down Already

For the past two weeks, I have heard God saying to me repeatedly, "SLOW DOWN".

"Slow down??? Lord, don't you know that I've got things to do!" That sounds ridiculous doesn't it?; but don't judge me.  You know you've probably said the same thing at some point.  The world that we live in is moving so quickly.  There are deadlines to be made, community to participate in, phone calls to make, business opportunities to seek after, family to care for, friends to catch up with and soooo much more.  Someone is ALWAYS pulling on us.  You go to the local grocery store just to shop and someone comes down the aisle waxing philospohical. (I was looking for corn, not conversation.)  When you go to one of your child's activities, someone calls on the phone for a deep debate.  You try to take a quick nap, but you can't fall asleep because you didn't silence the FB notifications on your phone.  It's a hot mess!  So much to do, so little time.....but is that really the case?

Who told you couldn't turn your phone off temporarily?  Who said that you shouldn't give a polite wave and save the conversation for another day?

We are so busy trying not to offend others that we have forgotten how to protect ourselves.  You are the greatest commodity, your greatest asset and it's time to protect it.

• You need rest.
• You need time away.
• You need peace and quiet.
• You need an opportunity to sit outside and listen to the birds chirping.
• You need stillness to hear from God.

So if you need it...............it's time to take it!

Slow down and enjoy God's creation. Slow down and love on the people in your home.  Slow down and turn your phone off for a spell.  Slow down and actually follow through at the gym.  Slow down and bask in the afternoon sun.  Slow down and not only talk to God, but be sure to listen to God.

If you're a busy-body, it might be challenging, but it will definitely be worth it.  How do I know?  Because I'M definitely a busy-body, but I'm learning to let go.  (Okay, so I'm up to letting go... I'm a work in progress.)

This is my challenge to you....If you're asked to do something that doesn't edify you and could potentially be draining, just say NO.  Life will not end!  It's time for you to slow down.

Now walk it out...