I was recently rushing home from work, pumping the most upbeat Christian hits form Air1, texting at
stoplights and checking Instrgram at the same time, driving with my knees, and trying to weave between the self-righteously slow speed limit-drivers (who happen to be taking up both lanes!). I was getting more and more frustrated with how unaware of other people lots of drivers can be. I mean, don't they know that each person tailgating them is in a massive hurry ??? Maybe you have lived this irony before too. Or maybe you just think I am a loony hypocrite - and I'll admit it, I probably am. (Gosh, I hope my mom isn't reading this.)
Then this 30 second devotional thought came over the air. The lady was talking about how Jesus lived an unhurried life. He was intentional to live in the moment and not let future worries and present distractions pull him away from giving his full presence to every one he was currently with. This thought hit me so hard. So hard. I was doing the exact opposite at that moment. I was rushing because I just enjoyed the feeling of being busy and in a rush. It made me feel important, for some reason.
As I continued to drive home, Jesus was speaking loud and clear to me. "Brant, you need to slow down and just be present. You need to stop being in such a hurry. You are important when you are giving your presence to the present. You make a bigger difference by slowing down and letting the stress slip on by. Give yourself to those around you, and live in the moment. The future will take care of itself. But I am in the present...wanting you here with Me." Wow! I immediately took my foot off the gas, got in line behind a boring speed limit-driver, and loosened up behind the wheel. I was freed in that moment to just be present, and not have to be in a hurry.
I can tell you with confidence that when you live in the moment and let the future come when it comes, you will experience a freedom and relaxation that you are probably not used to. You will not only feel better, but people will begin to feel more comfortable around you. When you are not worrying about the future, you can devote your attention to those who are in your present circumstances. Even Jesus said in Matthew 6:34 that we need to let tomorrow worry about itself. So let go, sit back, an enjoy the current moment God has given you. It might be the best part of your day so far.
So, unhurry up and be in the present with Jesus!
Then this 30 second devotional thought came over the air. The lady was talking about how Jesus lived an unhurried life. He was intentional to live in the moment and not let future worries and present distractions pull him away from giving his full presence to every one he was currently with. This thought hit me so hard. So hard. I was doing the exact opposite at that moment. I was rushing because I just enjoyed the feeling of being busy and in a rush. It made me feel important, for some reason.
As I continued to drive home, Jesus was speaking loud and clear to me. "Brant, you need to slow down and just be present. You need to stop being in such a hurry. You are important when you are giving your presence to the present. You make a bigger difference by slowing down and letting the stress slip on by. Give yourself to those around you, and live in the moment. The future will take care of itself. But I am in the present...wanting you here with Me." Wow! I immediately took my foot off the gas, got in line behind a boring speed limit-driver, and loosened up behind the wheel. I was freed in that moment to just be present, and not have to be in a hurry.
I can tell you with confidence that when you live in the moment and let the future come when it comes, you will experience a freedom and relaxation that you are probably not used to. You will not only feel better, but people will begin to feel more comfortable around you. When you are not worrying about the future, you can devote your attention to those who are in your present circumstances. Even Jesus said in Matthew 6:34 that we need to let tomorrow worry about itself. So let go, sit back, an enjoy the current moment God has given you. It might be the best part of your day so far.
So, unhurry up and be in the present with Jesus!
