“the word SLOW was meant for much more than the print on a metal sign”.
As I worked last night, feverishly once again, to complete the tasks of the day, my body began to tell me something was truly wrong. I’ve been working on so many projects with individuals reiterating to them the need for FOCUS, that I forget many times to apply those words to myself. With papers, computers, phones and deadlines surrounding me, I began to shut down. My stomach was ravaged by what I now believe was food poisoning. I hadn’t stopped long enough to realize that the soup that was sitting on the stove had never been put away the night before and all of those beautiful cooked ingredients had time to form into something not quite so beautiful as I consumed a cold bowl of it. I hear these words all the time, slow down. I live on the words, “I can do all things through Jesus Christ who gives me strength”. I bask in the knowledge that I am not alone, ever. So why do I overwork myself? Why do I worry about the next coming moment and the fact that the finances may stop. I truly am not practicing what I’m speaking. I try every day and fall very short. But, I”m a survivor. Today, even as I slept off most of the effects from my food event, God reminded me that He is, will continue, has and will forever take care of me. I need to STOP. Right here in my current tracks and realize that. I’m laying back down now and taking the night off. If I STOP tonite, I will be stronger tomorrow to regroup and complete. Forever Learning, Sue
