I don’t think Jesus was in a hurry. I don’t think he hustled. Jesus taught us many and all things; but something specifically He taught us in His Word was about Sabbath and rest.

In one of my favorite books about slowing down, unhurrying, and rest, The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry, John Mark Comer says, “Hurry and love are incompatible.”

I’ve been thinking about how in my hurried, frantic moments I tend to show the least kindness, patience, and compassion. Could the act of me slowing down be a way that I show love to the people in my life?Can it determine how I show up for others?

Comer also says, “There’s a reason why people talk about ‘walking’ with God and not ‘running’ with God. It’s because God is love.” I love the truth that God does not need me to push and strive. He just wants me to walk with Him.

You can read days #1-#4 of my 31 Days Writing Challenge here.