Unless you live on a remote island or deep in the desert of this world, you know we all need a break from the chaos of life.
I remember years ago I used social media platforms for fun.
Now, not so much it’s all bad news, so much confusion, division, one tragedy after another, and sadness. But I admit I still get glued scrolling from one post to another and eventually will start to feel anxious. Telling myself “you need to get off this”.
Finally I will stop because something else needs my attention.
Nothing new, it starts out as curiosity which turns to feeling overwhelmed at the end.
I know my time would be better spent reading the Word of God. Immersing myself instead into the great controversy between good verses evil, I’d would benefit far better to be so engrossed with the battle that wages war on the people of God, to “scroll” His pages instead to see how it all works out.
Now that I look at it from this perspective, I can see how some may feel overwhelmed by the Bible like I do with social media.
Funny how when we need “a break” it requires tuning out.
It might look like reading a book, gaming, shopping or using recreational drugs or alcohol, just to name a few. This is how many live today and at the end of the day they all end up with more anxiety.
What a gerbil wheel. Going nowhere fast.
Here’s what I have learned.
When I purposely step away to a peaceful space in my home where no distractions are welcomed, even my phone is not invited.
I am removed from every care of what’s going on around me, I am on an Island. I’m in a desert oasis. .
When I sit to worship the Creator, my Savior, the Holy Spirit sits with me there. I journal prayers, study the Word, and it’s here I have an opportunity to just be. Writing, pondering on all things life.
I get to talk privately to the Heavenly Father in my heart and wait.
Because every day has it’s challenges, heartaches, disappointments, grief and confusion, I’m am thankful for this space were I sit with Him often to take a break.
Its stillness quiets the soul and gives me courage to do the hard things.
A great way to clear my mind, so that while I see the reality of the World on fire, I am reminded whose watching over me. It’s here I see it all in Gods hands. His words of hope bring true joy and the ability to hold fast another day.
The work of Christ in you, is never about what we can do but what He does through us. We hope better and believe stronger.
It’s the true place of Joy. Which helps us to help others better.
To care for our neighbors is a command, but it can only happen if we are going to the Father, He gives the seeds, and the water from the fountain freely, then we can plant and water – but it is God who gives the increase.
Knowing this makes it easier to hold fast to the truth of His Words and take many breaks with Him.
The Lord is inviting you to take His rest.
In Christ love, Amen