Slow Down You move to Fast

Simon and Garfunkel penned the lyrics “Slow down, you move too fast. You got to make the morning last.” It is probably true with many of us. We have so many things to do, so much on our plate, but are we taking care of what is truly important? For many, there are things they know need to change in their life or relationships but life seems to be going by too fast to slow down and do it. The last few days I have been given multiple examples that if you see a problem then you need to make a change, and there is no more desperate time than the present. Slow the rest of life down, let the world go by you, miss out on wonderful opportunties if need be, and do what is right. It is always easier to repair a leak when you first find it. If you ignore it for awhile, when you go back there is usually a bigger leak and damage that was not there when you first saw the leak. It is the same within our own lives and relationships. Slow down and fix it.

Ways to Slow Down:

• Slow down and wait upon the Lord. No other relationship will have the right foundation or motivation if we don’t keep our priorities with the Lord right.
• Slow down and ask meaningful questions. These are questions that get to the heart of how a person is doing in life and relationships.
• Slow down and listen for meaningful moments and responses. Often times people don’t hit us with a 2×4 and say I need you to care about me, they hint about their pain and needs.
• Slow down and retreat. We need time to re-evaluate and quit moving forward. It use to be clever in some circles to call spiritual retreats, spiritual “advances”. I understand what was trying to be done, but we need retreats. We need times where we step away and take a look at where we are going and what our goals are and if they are right. These don’t have to be big get aways, it may just be an hour or afternoon, but they need to be planned and set apart. They may be in the living room, but they need to be away from the hustle and bustle of life. They also need to end as planned so that we do advance in our walk and spiritual journey. If you cannot end it, then you probably need help beyond yourself and from your pastor or spouse or parents.