BREATHE

Breathe. Just breathe.


Stop and be still..


I've always had a tough time with that.

It is far easier for me to GO, to do something, to be busy. I've had this life-long struggle of allowing myself to fall in to the trap of doing for God rather than being with God.

Are you like me? Do you pound through life never, or rarely, allowing yourself opportunities for pause?

I have various favorite devotions that I have pasted onto the empty pages in the front and back of my Bible. Words of wisdom from some of my favorite authors who guide me in my faith journey: Henry Nouwen, John Wesley, Ann Weems, Max Lucado, Barbara Brown Taylor, Cynthia Heald.

This morning Max Lucado reminded me of the importance to "pause" rather than "pound" through life. He says it this way:

"... there was one instruction in music I could never obey to my teacher's satisfaction. The REST. The zigzagged command to do NOTHING. What sense does that make? Why sit at the piano and pause when you can pound? 'Because,' my music teacher patiently explained, 'music is always sweeter after a rest." 

Max Lucado, The Applause of Heaven

Do you stop to pause in life or are you stuck like a proverbial hamster on the wheel in constant motion?

It's ok, you know. It's ok to pause and be still and be quiet. You'd be amazed at how refreshed you will be in spirit, body and soul. You will be especially blessed as you breathe in the breath of God and let Him renew you and give you what you need.

I admit it. I'm a slow learner. I want to say I am a beacon of glorious example... When others look at me they will always see a wonderful, loving, joy-filled child of God. I want to say that but I can't for it isn't true.

Accepting this truth about myself is a step ...
      .... a step closer to God and away from my stubborn independence
      ... a step closer to God's presence in my life and deeper communion with Him.

I pray you know that truth is available for you as well.

Let's not pound through this day. Shall we try a pause or two?

Enjoying the Journey,
Debra

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Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding.

In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your path straight.

-- Proverbs 3:5-6 --

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