Lately, there have been two words that keep coming to my mind: Slow Down. Why? I mean, I have free time, I'm able to catch up on watching The Voice, I have plenty of time to play Hay Day and eat junk food. So why do I need to slow down?? Because: I feel myself getting caught up in the craziness of life instead of enjoying the moments I get to spend with friends, family, and God. The above picture is how I feel most Sunday mornings. I'm literally "running around like a chicken with my head cut off" trying to make sure I talk to everyone I need to talk to before they, too, rush out the door. As a result of this, I miss out on speaking to someone that I haven't seen in a while or TRULY listening to another person as they're talking to me.
This afternoon I was able to slow down. I sat outside in the perfect fall weather. I spent time reading the Bible. Then, I just sat there looking at the sky, the trees, the homes of my neighbors (not like a stalker), and I just took it all in--and enjoyed it.
Are you living life in the fast lane? Challenge: Take a breather. Call up someone you haven't talked to in a while. Enjoy the time with your family. Taking care of tasks and errands are important, don't get me wrong, but even more important is speaking into someone's life and allowing God to speak into yours by giving them, and Him, your TIME.
Slow Down.
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