When was the last time you stopped everything?

Relax your busy mind and take time to listen. I have had a whirlwind of a semester, especially in the last couple weeks. This morning I woke up with a renewed sense of peace - the first feelings of relaxation I have had in a long time. Song melodies began to form in my mind, and I knew that my mind had finally slowed down its furious thinking speed.

You may wonder how in the world you can slow down enough to think again.That is a question you must answer yourself, of course, but there are some things that help.

1. Spending time with God: Reading the Bible or praying
2. Resting: A good sleep helps!
3. Exercise: Helps the mood
4. A slowed lifestyle: Let go of the demands that are demanding you
5. Say 'no': pick your priorities

There are times in life when things shoot by at super-speed, and you cannot help being stressed. But if you strive for peace, eventually it does come again. Rest in the Lord.


Psalm 46:10
      "Be still, and know that I am God;
       I will be exalted among the nations,
       I will be exalted in the earth."



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