--Learning To Slow Down and Follow Jesus ~~

--There remains, then, a Sabbath-rest for the people of God; for anyone who enters God's rest also rests from their works, just as God did from his. Let us, therefore, make every effort to enter that rest...."
---[Hebrews 4:9-11] -

--A HIGH ENERGY type A person, most of my life I've been very disciplined, structured, and motivated. Like all virtues,... there are good times, and others not-so-good. Sometimes I've been so driven that I've made hasty mistakes, been insensitive to others, and missed God's quiet leading. I have a very hard time being in the moment and simply enjoying life.

After encountering Jesus, I confess my zealousness became more Christ-like. My heavenly Father kindly sent me messengers to help: First, my son Pierce, since all kinds have a way of reordering our priorities. Then, my son Isaac, who has Down Syndrome. Isaac lives life on a leisurely pace, relishing every minute. He has taught me so much about slowing down and enjoying daily life.

Moving from suburban Baltimore to west Virginia and then Florida has also taught me a lot about enjoying everyday life, valuing people over productivity, and simply living in the present. The rest of the world wasn't rushing along at my pace. Eventually, I had no choice but to slow down. Sometimes in life, we find we are forced to make life-changes.

Jesus promises an abundant, peaceful, and love-filled life. Living in rhythm with His Spirit is gentle, unhurried, and full of life and that more abundantly. I will follow in His steps and enjoy this wonderful life, until He comes to take us Home. ~~

--Guideposts/IY~