Capture the Pause

My dear child. I value your enthusiasm and your passion. I see your desire for success. I know the goals you want to reach and the plans you hope to fulfil. But hear my voice today as I say to you, “Stop. Pause. Breathe.”

Stop processing. 

Stop striving. 

Even press the pause button on the words you are speaking.

Don’t be afraid of the silence. 

In the solitude you will hear me clearer and more accurately. In the coming days I will bring your heartbeat down. I will slow down your steps, and even your movements will become unhurried. I will teach you how to sit with me just like Mary sat at the feet of Jesus. I am never in a rush.

Trust my timing and enjoy a slower pace. Enjoy lying down in green pastures and embrace the gentle rhythms of grace. It is in this posture that revelation will come.

Let my peace penetrate your innermost being. Align your pace with me and I will push back stress and worries. I will redeem the time that you offer to me. And in the quiet you will learn to appreciate the beauty around you.

Activation: Take time to sit in God’s presence without bringing any prayer requests. Practice being silent and just listen to the Father’s heart beat. Set aside a few minutes each day and practise this. If your thoughts start to wander, picture Jesus standing in front of you and look into His face. Focus on His expression.

Ecclesiastes 5:2 (NIV)

Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.

Matthew 6:6 (MSG)

Here’s what I want you to do: Find a quiet, secluded place so you won’t be tempted to role-play before God. Just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense his grace.