Wow! What a blast we had last week! It was good to relax and visit with family. But I must admit, it took me a few days to get to that point. I realized several days into vacation that no one was keeping up with me. I would be out of the car and standing at the door waiting for the rest of my party. Ha! They got it a lot faster than I did. Slow down. Relax. Enjoy the moment.

But there were things to do and places to go and food to eat (we did that a lot on our vacation). Didn’t they want to pack as much into the week as I did? Of course they did…they just wanted to go at a much slower pace and to be honest, a much better pace.

I have found that I have to go fast in order to get everything done in a week that needs to get done. I just wouldn’t be able to get through my work load if I didn’t. But what am I missing along the way? Who says I have to accomplish all of these tasks by the end of the week? Why am I running at this pace?

Jesus had some pretty important things to accomplish each day of His life. He too had places to go, things to do and food to eat. But we don’t see Jesus rushing from one place to another. We don’t see Jesus rushing from one healing to another. We don’t see Jesus rushing through His teaching so He could get to the next point. Jesus was careful to notice people and places. Jesus was intentional about who He ate with. Jesus purposed to spend time with those who mattered, including quiet time with His heavenly Father. Boy can I learn a lesson or two from my Savior!

I went back to work yesterday thinking of all the things I needed to get done, when perhaps I should have been thinking of all the people I could have connected with. Who could I have had lunch with? Who needed a few moments of my time? I was already back to work, work, work instead of having a mind like Christ.

Today is another day. I have another opportunity to spend time with people who might need to hear a word of encouragement or discernment or guidance. Maybe someone needs a hug or a pat on the back. So that’s my plan today. To be aware of what those around me need. And then, I’ll do it.

What are your plans today? Do you need to adjust your mind-set? Do you need to slow down? Do you need to share God’s grace with someone? Are you willing to change? I pray that you will allow God to show you the areas of your life that need to be tweaked. I’m ready. Are you?

Grace and peace be yours in abundance,

Donna