Pause and Reflect
C.S. Lewis once wrote: “The moment you wake up each morning, all your wishes and hopes for the day rush at you like wild animals. And the first job each morning consists in shoving it all back; in listening to that other voice, taking that other point of view, letting that other, larger, stronger, quieter life come flowing in.”
I wonder if you were to pause each morning for just a moment and take a few deep breaths and notice what is stirring inside you. Notice what are you trying to come to grips with. Notice what anxieties and what concerns arise. Now, what if in that reflection you were to ask: What do I want in my life…? Not money, not things, not experiences – but, what do I really want?
When I reflect on this: I want to be whole. I want to be centered. I want to be at peace – with myself and with the world… I want meaningful relationships, meaningful work to do…
Psalm 25 prays: “Make me to know your ways, O Lord; teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth, and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wait…”
Today, I invite you to find time some quiet time to pause and reflect on all that is stirring within you. Invite God to lead. And then listen.
Let us pray: Loving God, we pray with the Psalmist, “To you O Lord, I lift up my soul” We hand you our worries, our concerns, our anxiety… Now, lead us, guide us, heal us, and use us; in Jesus name. Amen.
Daily Message Author: Joe Albright
Joe began his ministry in Sarasota, Florida as an associate pastor, and it was in this capacity that he worked alongside the Reverend Dr. Roger Kunkel. Roger was a colleague who became a mentor and treasured friend. From Sarasota, Joe was called to Jacksonville, Florida where he served as the Head of Staff at Hodges Boulevard Presbyterian Church. Currently, Joe and his family worship and serve at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Switzerland, Florida. Full Bio
