We need to slow down the frenzied pace.
Stop spinning in circles.
Quit rushing.
And ask ourselves, “What’s the hurry?”
~Ann Kroeker in Not So Fast, p. 44
Am I living a full life, or have I simply filled up my life? Is all our busyness at this breakneck speed actually getting us anywhere? Or are we pointlessly spinning, going nowhere, with no clear direction for what’s next?
~Ann Kroeker in Not So Fast, p. 43
He (John Ortberg) asked what he needed to do in order to be spiritually healthy. After a long pause, Ortberg’s spiritual mentor answered, “You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life.”
Ortberg expected more and asked what else there was to do. “There is nothing else,” the man said.
~Ann Kroeker in Not So Fast, p. 45
Welcome to Still Saturday where we pause after a busy week, move in quiet pilgrimage, maybe linger a while in some still place, and soak in the beauty of images and words. We’d love for you to join us. Get the details on the left, grab your favorite button, and link up below. We all love to hear if something especially speaks to your heart, but please don’t feel pressured to comment. Simply take some time to gaze long and drink deep
Still slowing,
Sandy
I have read a few of Ortberg’s books… Love him.
I think I need to read this book… such good wisdom here.
On a 4 hour drive to Memphis for a soccer tournament, I kept thinking, “Stop rushing. Just relax. Slow down – let the anxiety go” – it made an huge difference in how I felt and how the journey went – then I came and read your message – and you were cheerleading me on – just what I needed. It is so wonderful to find messages that confirm the messages He give me! Blessings to you:) Slow-lived blessings!
Love seeing Ann’s words at your place!
Today will not be still–I have to work. But I can work without hurry, I think.
Sandy, thank you for sharing these excerpts. I love the perfect connection with your still Saturday theme. Let us take a moment to rest, reflect, rejuvenate.
Lovely! I’m in the need of rest today and your words and images help keep me planted for a bit longer. Thank you.
Beautiful thoughts from our friend, Ann. xox
Sandy…I read, I read again, I shared, I’m saving for later, I need to marinate in this…
I’m certainly guilty of ‘hurry.’ So glad to slow down with you and drink in His life and presence. It’s the only that sustains. Thanks Sandra.
And it just.this.moment struck me: God’s children never run out of time.
Thank you, Sandra, for excerpting Ann’s words so faithfully, for these images, for hosting us, for your beautiful heart.
We wonder where time has gone, but by rushing through our days we miss appreciating the individual precious moments. Great quotes from Ann today, Sandy. I love your Still Saturdays and the reminders to stop, look, listen and praise.
I love the quote! Thanks as always for bring peace to this hectic world, & God bless.
Lovely quotes from Ann’s booh – I need to check that one! I have read John Ortberg – so nice to receive new inspiration 🙂
Man oh man! I’ve been noticing just this week how I am always in a hurry. I just said to one of my colleagues this week that we don’t need to be in a hurry. We just need to take things one at a time. I so need to address the hurry in my life. Thank you for the reminder!