So, yesterday I discussed the fact that we should be thankful that we are busy, giving thanks to God for giving us the abilities to do so is enough alone to warrant that stress is sometimes a good thing.
And now, I am changing a bit of direction here. Take time to stop and smell the roses. Why? Because if you don't, you're truly missing everything that God has given to you and the wonderful world around you. I understand that many people have the mentality of go-go-go!, and while this is again something to be thankful for, don't forget about slowing down and taking in all that life has for you and to appreciate the love of Jesus.
Some Christians, I think, can justify their breakneck lifestyle by saying that the take the time to go to church every week. And while that is wonderful to do--if you are doing it because you are wanting to be fed and continue on your spiritual journey and NOT because it is an obligation--God doesn't exist just on Sunday.
This goes back to making time for God, talking to him, and being thankful for the things in your life. Make time every day to reflect on all of God's wonderful gifts to you and the people around you. Not because it's Christmastime, not because you feel like you have to, but because you are TRULY happy with the life that he has so graciously bestowed upon you. We get SO caught up in our lives that we forget who really we should be focusing on--God. His ways. His love. His decrees.
So make time to stop and think about this, whether it's 5 minutes or 5 hours. Even if you are having to schedule time on your day planner for God, I think you'll be amazed after a while that it will become second nature. I know it's done wonders for me.
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