Do you bother to take Time Out?

Did you know God tells you & I to take a TIME OUT over 70x. Mostly in the Psalms you'll find this little word SELAH. It's inserted in various Psalms and it literally means to pause. To take a moment and consider what was just said. Psalm 46:1-2 tell us that God is the source of our strength and place of protection. When we are in times of trouble He is always there. Even though chaos might be all around us, we need to remember God is walking with us.

Then comes the "Selah" at the close of v3. PAUSE now - consider that the Lord God Almighty is with you. He is your shield, defender, protector. (Psalm 84:11).

Psalm 46:10 reminds us to BE STILL and know, experience, that God is God. He is in control. Now. Today. He sees what is happening.

Two things come to mind.

1. No Fear - we shouldn't give in to panic, but rather seek the Lord in quietness and there we will find wisdom. Plans. Strength. Let His calm control your racing heart. When faced with challenging circumstances close your eyes and remind yourself, "God is with me- I will not fear this!"
2. Having said this, we are also reminded that trouble is real. Difficulties may come because life is hard. God's answer is that we build daily times into our schedule in which we HIT PAUSE. We reflect. We think. We ask God for eyes to see and ears that listen. We seek His ways.

On Sunday we saw Jesus often got away & alone to pray. To reconnect with His Father. Because His life was busy. If Jesus needed to do this how much more you and i?

Where in your daily routine do you PAUSE in order that you might connect with the Father?

See you this Sunday!
Pastor Mike

PS - WOW HUGE THANK YOU to all who have given to make VBS happen this week. Over 60 kids registered. $1,900 + given. Join me in praying for the Lord to change lives in the kids and their families through this week!

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