Last week, I was driving down a road, it used to be a straight road…speed limit 35 mph….yet no one drove at or below 35. I remember walking that road in the evenings (when I lived near it), fearful of what could happen….
Recently, the cityhas made some changes. They placed three round abouts and warning signs.
I’ll be honest…neither have done a lot to slow people down. If anything, it has encouraged them to try to make it between the round abouts.without.slowing.down…
And the signs…they’re new(er)..placed after the round abouts….and when I saw them, I saw this GREAT post about traveling the roads that God has placed us on….about the obstacles he puts in the way to slow us down….
and then….the photos were blurry and overexposed…
and.i.thought.well.just.perfect.there.goes.that.post
But, then I realized. All too often, I rush about trying to fix, do and be…and the obstacles, as well as opportunities (to slow down) become blurred…
.lessons need to be prepared, dishes cleaned, bread baked, a meal prepped/cooked, laundry to be started/put away, a book needs to be read to or by someone, tears are being shed over a heart hurt or a physical hurt, the children are growing too quickly…I need to hurry…
because.i.will.miss.it and then….i realize.i.am.missing.it
and I forget to kneal
I forget to heed the calming devices he has given me
To truly spend time in his presence….to know that his Son took all of my guilt and that gives me the ability to sit with my father, to read his words, to pray….and he hears me…
At the sake of being redundant, I need to pull out my life verses..and focus on them. They slow me down…and remind me…..
Join me and Jennifer Janes, as we share our Seeds for the week. Share your verse(s) with us. Inspired others….and if you need more inspiration. You can find it all of the time at A Holy Experience, (in)Courage, and iFellowship.
I love that verse – Rejoice Always….again I say, Rejoice” and I quote it often
It is a great tool to help me slow down and see what’s happening right in front of me!
Aurie….yes,, I have to have something to remind me of that…esp in the season we are in right now! Thank you for always visiting and leaving comments for me!!
What a great reminder! That’s one of the things about nursing – its a forced “calming device”; a time I have to sit and cuddle my baby,, no matter what else needs doing! But I’m still guilty of rushing through my days and missing the things that are truly important – especially HIM. Thank you for another great post!
Blessings,
Melissa
Melissa, Oh, sweet nursing days…I miss those. A reason to be forced to sit down and bond….a physical reason. I need to remember those moments are so important with our Father and our loved ones! That’s how I think of my friends I make through my blog, too. I hope to meet you and others one day in person….you have all touched me and held me accountable to grow more towards God and away from the ‘world’…but, loving and enjoying fellowship with others!!!!!
Rebecca, again you have written a a beautiful post that applies to us all! We moms are always in such a hurry. Thank you for the reminder to slow down, not only to appreciate the litle gifts that He gives us everyday, but to spend much needed time with Him.
When reading it, I thought of another verse–Deuteronomy 4:29 “But if from there you seek the Lord, your God, you will find him if you seek him with all of your heart and with all of your soul.”
Many blessings,
Lisa
Lisa, I felt scattered with this one…I wrote it and titled it, then, changed it and forgot to change the title until it posted….there is something I need to post….something that my eyes were opened to this week…but….this week, was posting about last week and this week and they just collided!!! Hence….I see I NEED to sit down and spend time with him….because I have said YES YES to so many things….and need to find some new structure…that only he can give. YES< I LOVE Deuteronomy….that verse is so perfect! Thank you!!
Oddly enough my post today involved asking, “Why did Mary miss recognizing Jesus when he appeared to her in the tomb?” It really makes me ask how much am I missing Jesus in the obstacles or issues in my day to day living. Thanks for your post…it was timely.
Savannah, Yes, I miss him…often. Not just times spent with him, but in the eyes and faces of others…reaching out to me through many different ways….He’s there…in all who accept him…in every moment. Yesterday, I had a sweet call from a friend I’ve met on Twitter…..she knew I needed a call…and she reached out…she was Jesus….Thanks for your sweet comment!!!
Right now, all of life seems to be a calming device. But I’ve been on the busy side, too, and I’m thankful that He graciously gives both!
Jennifer, true…I had not thought of it that way…..Thanks!
Beautiful post! A great reminder for me. I definitely need to slow down
I’m trying to find that calm balance…seems to be a ‘busy’ season right now….trying to keep my focus on that which means the most! Thanks!
So wonderfully said
Yep. That’s me—the one rushing around without stopping to realize that I already have everything I need in Him. Have you got a hidden camera in my house?
Thanks for the reminder, Rebecca. It was a timely Word!
Jennifer, hahaha…..No, but I know one thing…we when don’t have time to talk on the phone…we’re both running! Hope to hear your irl voice soon!
Oh how true it is! Sometimes God puts “traffic calming devices” in our path to get us to slow down and we just try to continue at our desired pace. Sometimes He just wants to prioritize our life so we can enjoy Him and the many blessings He has poured on us.
beautiful… it is challenging to recognize those moments and then act on them. Trusting that God’s hand is at work in the midst of life’s craziness!