The apostles gathered around Jesus and reported to Him all they had done and taught. Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to eat, He said to them, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.” Mark 6: 30–31 (NIV)
I never know how my day will start—I can be thrown into needing to respond to an urgent e-mail, or heading out to the store if the toilet paper has run out. Some days everything I had planned changes. In our American culture, being busy is made to look like a virtue. We rush, we complain, we scurry from one thing to the next.
The other day while I was working toward a deadline, a sparrow tapped against my windowpane. At first I ignored him, but he wanted my attention. He flew to the next window in the room and tapped some more. Then he just stayed there, against the screen until I stood and took a close look. He had gotten my attention and with that, he flew to a nearby tree.
Today, take time to notice the simple and the beautiful. Take time to fuel your soul by being still, listening, praying.
Faith Step: Today listen to that quiet voice, and hear the simple words Jesus speaks: Trust Me. It’s an invitation. Come, sit beside Me, get to know the feel of My hand in yours. I love you. I am your hope. Wait upon Me. Let Me renew your strength.
