I remember hearing my grandparent’s comment, on more than one occasion, about how everyone seemed to have gotten into a hurry. It makes sense, with the constant evolution of ideas and industry.
With our culture so involved in making things more efficient, we’ve lost our way when it comes to spending time.
Time is money. We’ve always been told.
On the contrary, time is one thing we never get more of, we should spend it wisely.
As I pondered this concept I thought of Bible times. I thought about the way they seemed to really know how to invest in the long term. It’s unreal sometimes when we see how long they waited for God’s promises to come to fruition.
We would do well to reconnect with the concept of time. The concept of waiting. The art of patience.
I don’t know about you, but I’m tired of being in a hurry. My heart and soul long for a different tempo…and the more I lean into it, the more I discover God. The more centered I feel. The steadier I seem to become.
What’s the hurry?
We’re all going to arrive one day. We will all die…or Jesus will come back, whichever comes first.
What if, instead of rushing through life, we took time to savor it? To love those around us better. To observe and connect more.
What could you do to slow down a bit?
Today is a great day to ask God how He would time your days, if you let him.
You love Him even though you have never seen Him. Though you do not see Him now, you trust Him; and you rejoice with a glorious, inexpressible joy. The reward for trusting Him will be the salvation of your souls. This salvation was something even the prophets wanted to know more about when they prophesied about this gracious salvation prepared for you. They wondered what time or situation the Spirit of Christ within them was talking about when He told them in advance about Christ’s suffering and His great glory afterward. They were told that their messages were not for themselves, but for you. And now the Good News has been announced to you by those who preached in the power of the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. It is all so wonderful that even the angels are eagerly watching these things happen. So, prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control. Put all your hope in the gracious salvation that will come to you when Jesus Christ is revealed to the world. So, you must live as God’s obedient children. Don’t slip back into your old ways of living to satisfy your own desires. You didn’t know any better then. But now you must be holy in everything you do, just as God Who chose you is holy. For the Scriptures say, “You must be holy because I am holy.” 1 Peter 1:8-16
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