When we rush through life, we become easily distracted by what we need to get done. We can find ourselves numb to what’s going on in our lives by just going through the motions. Although we can ignore our souls’ need for stillness by distracting ourselves with busy work, we still need the rest and restoration that a quiet soul gives. Eventually, a rushed life will catch up to us, and we’ll find ourselves burnt out. Instead of aimlessly moving to distract ourselves, we need to focus on God. Isaiah 26:3 says:
“You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you.” (Isaiah 26:3 ESV)
If we want to quiet our souls, we need what I call staying power. This is the ability not to allow every anxious thought to move us so we’re always running around but getting nowhere. This is important because we cannot sustain a hurried lifestyle. As we focus on God, we don’t have to rush. We can be still as we trust Him.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for leading me to rest. When I’m distracted by all there is to do, please center and focus my soul back on You that I may experience Your perfect peace, no matter how busy life gets. In Jesus Christ’s Name, I pray, Amen.
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