[dropcap2 variation=”coffee”]P[/dropcap2]eople have told me I have two speeds: full-speed-ahead and drop-down-dead.
I’m working on that. And it’s frustrating.
I’ve been used to doing things the same way, at the same breakneck speed, for so long. Sometimes I lay in bed at night and realize I’m not really living – I’m just being driven along.
Pacing is a huge part of life. Jesus wants me consciously connected to Him. He invites me to intimacy. He calls me to abide, to stay, to be at home with Him. I want to live in a way that facilitates these things. Pacing is crucial. There is a certain speed at which that kind of relationship is just not possible.
I’m actually setting an alarm that goes off every several hours, reminding me to stop, close my eyes, and become deliberately conscious of the presence and love of Jesus Christ. It’s making a difference. Over time, I hope it greatly impacts my ability to live from my heart.
Life changes. This is a moving target. Sometimes we can handle more than others. It’s a walk of faith.
Stop and listen to your heart for a moment. Is your current pace aiding or hindering intimacy with Christ? If you could change something, what would it be?
