My life is crazy busy right now. Don't act like you don't know what I'm talking about! It seems there are always more things to do, places to go, and people to meet than there is time to do them! And while none of us would want a life without meaningful things to do, this fast pace threatens to rob us of the quietness that we need.
When we’re driving a car there are warning signs to slow us down. We can’t have our foot on the accelerator all the time. We need those same kind of reminders in all aspects of our lives. Today, my body is telling me to slow down. I need to take take my foot off the accelerator and rest for a while!
The psalmist clearly knew the importance of times of calm and quiet. God Himself “rested” on the seventh day. And with more messages to preach and more people to heal, Jesus went apart from the crowds and rested a while (Matt. 14:13; Mark 6:31). He knew it wasn’t wise to accelerate through life with our gas gauge registering on “weary” all the time.
When was the last time you could say, “I have calmed and quieted my soul”? (Ps. 131:2). Just for an hour or even a few minutes today turn off the distractions that keep you from listening to God’s voice, and let Him speak to you as you read His Word. Let Him refresh your heart and mind with the strength to live life well for His glory.
Stop and take a break from the busyness of life so that you can refuel your soul.
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