“Think On This for a Wonderful Year”

You must admit that the rush, frenzy, hurriedness, busyness of the past year, has to change, slow down, but not stop, as life goes on. Most people are guilty of this. Try not to rely on yourself totally; seek spiritual assistance in gaining for yourself a less hectic pursuit in life’s labor. It matters little whether you work for yourself, are the president of the firm, where or at whatever level you may be employed. Your outlook on your responsibilities and obligations prudently and patiently managed, will achieve more for reasonable, satisfactory results. Prayer for Guidance Slow me down, Lord. Ease the pounding of my heart by the quieting of my mind. Steady my hurried pace with a vision of the eternal reach of time. Give me, amidst the confusion of my day, the calmness of the everlasting hills. Break the tensions of my nerves and muscles with the soothing music of the singing streams that live in my memory. Teach me the art of taking minute vacations…of slowing down to chat with a friend, to pat a dog, to read a few lines from a good book, to take time with members of my family. Remind me, Lord, that the race is not always to the swift; there is more to life than increasing its speed. Make me look upward into the branches of the towering oak and know that it grew great and strong because it grew slowly and well. Slow me down, Lord, inspire me to send my roots deep into the soil of life’s enduring values that I may grow toward the stars of my greater destiny. In Jesus’ name, Amen. (Modified from a page printed in time, by an unknown author.) Thanks for visiting. - Bob Happy New Year! 1 Cor 13-14