So as the new year is in full swing... just like last year God has been pressing on me to slow down, as well as work on certain areas of discipline... that may sound simple... but for me slowing down is one of the hardest things to do... I am always on the go, the whole "if you aren't moving forward... you are moving backward." mentality.
What I have realized that forward progress is just that progress, and it isn't about how fast that progress can be made, as much as it is about the quality of the progress that is made and enjoying the journey it leads you on. I realized this while driving around the race track with my daughter Ashlyn this past weekend. We weren't able to go as fast because there were two of us in the little car... but we still had a great time, and when we were done, and continued on to other adventures throughout the day i was very fulfilled having had a great day with my family. If i had been over-concerned with accomplishing all the fun we had set out to do that day, instead of enjoying the time, I know i would have missed out on alot. Or if i would have been concerned with the small amount of work I had to get done later in the day, I would have missed the fun of family, and not given them my full attention.
God has set a path before all of us, for a journey that He intends to lead us on. The beauty is that He desires to be a part of that journey with us. I would encourage you to slow down this year... enjoy the life God has given to you.
Remember that God is not concerned with how fast you get to your destination, He holds time in His hands. He desires our hearts, and that we would be fulfilled in Him, brining Him the glory due His name. Slowing down to see this and embracing it is more pleasing to God than trying to speed around the track just to get done.
-Aaron I
