I’ll never forget the day I was traveling for work – again – and my husband sent me a message out of the blue that said, “Thought of you when I heard this.” It was a link to Francesca Battistelli’s song “When the Crazy Kicks In”. It made me laugh, tugged at my heart a little, and had a great title! It was also a great reminder that in the busyness that is our lives – the plates we try to keep spinning in the air – we have an opportunity to face each day with a real connection with God.
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First, we need to STOP. I don’t mean just stop doing anything. That would be silly and you’d probably want to stop reading right now because clearly, I don’t understand just how busy life is! Instead, STOP incorporates 4 basic steps toward improving our connection with God.
Stillness
Time
Openness
Prayer
Stillness. In a world filled with busyness and ceaseless distractions, we often don’t take time to just be still. We struggle to find a place for it in our chaotic schedules, often compromising our much-needed rest. Between kids, pets, spouses, work, responsibilities, and all the technology we have around us clamoring for our attention, who has time to be still? I don’t know about you, but sometimes stillness looks like crashing on my pillow at night. Embracing stillness provides an invaluable opportunity to quiet our minds, engage in contemplation, and foster a deeper connection with both ourselves and God. To truly hear His voice, we must prioritize these moments of stillness.
What do you think?