Yesterday I was on the trail and I witnessed a person walking their dog slowly. They weren’t in a rush at all. They were taking their time, looking around.

Because I don’t always keep my thoughts in, I ended up saying how I appreciated their pace. They received the compliment and shared they were listening to the birds.

The interaction, though brief, captured my heart. I was reminded to go slow and appreciate the sights and sounds around me, as well as the people beside me, or that I pass along the way.

I share this with you today to invite you to join me to…

pause. breathe. pray.

There are places to go and things to do. Yet may we not allow our outer circumstances to determine our outer or inner pace. May we pray to move purposefully, without inner hurry, so that we are present where our feet are and we don’t miss the beauty around us in this day, the simple beauty I was reminded of by this person on the trail yesterday.

With love and hope,
Shawn

Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts - Colossians 3:15