Stop and take a break from the busyness of life so that you can refuel your soul.
Read Psalm 131
Life is a busy enterprise. It seems there are always more things to do, places to go and people to see. And while none of us would want a life without meaningful things to do, the fast pace threatens to rob us of the quietness that we need.
When we’re driving a car, stop signs and other signs warning us to slow down are reminders that to be safe we can’t have our foot on the accelerator all the time. We need those kinds of reminders in all aspects of our lives.
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 (Matthew 14:13; Mark 6:31). He knew it wasn’t wise to accelerate to accelerate through life with our gas gauge registering on “weary” all the time.
When was the last time you could echo the psalmist’s words, “I have calmed and quieted my soul”? (vs 2). Put up a stop sign at the intersection of your busy life. Find a place to be alone. 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 well for His glory.
Prayer:
¥ Pray for the Elders in your church congregation that they will also remain true to the teachings from the Bible.
¥ Pray that God will continue to bless them and their families as they deal with many spiritual issues.
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