Janelle Esker Slow and gentle are two of my favorite words. Abandoning the practice of rushing 15 years ago was transformational to my Spiritual life and to my physical health. I am excited to share 9 EASY Ways To Practice Christ-Centered Slow Living Today.
There are many ways that people arrive at the point where they know the way they are living is unsustainable. My aha moment came after I got sick. Chronic illness has a way of stopping you in your tracks. My very first step towards Christ-Centered Slow Living was to commit to stop rushing. It was a simple habit that helped in my recovery from being busy.
9 EASY Ways To Practice Christ-Centered Slow Living Today
- Take two minutes before you read your Bible and pray, sit in silence, and prepare your heart to meet with God.
- Pause to listen to birds chirping outside your window. Thank Jesus for His creation.
- Gather your children and read a book together.
- Consider learning about fixed-hour prayer.
- Pour yourself a cup of coffee and head outside. Sit, walk, watch your children play, ponder, or pray.
- If a worry or annoyance pops into your brain, stop what you are doing and ask God to renew your mind with the truth of His Word.
- Embrace the beauty of the work God has called you to for this season of your life. Make time to enjoy and notice the details.
- Simplify or declutter one small corner of your home. Make this corner a place of beauty. Pause and enjoy…
- Slowing drink a glass of water, and thank God for the clean water you are drinking.
“Busyness does not mean you are a faithful or fruitful Christian. It only means you are busy, just like everyone else. And like everyone else, your joy, your heart and your soul are in danger.”
― Kevin DeYoung
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Start by picking one of the aforementioned “9 EASY Ways To Practice Christ-Centered Slow Living Today”…
YOUR TURN…
What do you intentionally pursue to slow your day down in order to focus on Jesus?
Peacefully Yours,
Janelle
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