"Then, because so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a t chance to eat, he said to them "Come with me to a quiet place and get some rest." (Mark 6:31)
So many things happening, busy schedules that get unexpected (and unwanted) changes, and - sometimes - all of these things mean there are "new" things happening. The time we spend in prayer helps us to feel God's presence but also helps us to know the direction God is wanting us to take. Taking the time to s-t-o-p and be with God is something we need to be doing daily. Sometimes we need to be doing it several times a day! The readings today are about feeling God's presence and guidance. Knowing the peace "that passes understanding" because of KNOWING God IS with us. In Isaiah 41 we read of God holding our hand AND keeping us in "God's righteous right hand." (Isaiah 41:10 & 13) In Ephesians Paul is reminding Jesus is "our peace" because we have "access to the Father by one Spirit." (Ephesians 2:18) Then we have Jesus calling to us when the things are so busy "they did not even have a chance to eat." Jesus is telling all of us to "come away with me." (Mark 6:31) With all the changes, challenges and storms the schedules are even more hectic meaning sometimes there isn't time to eat. However, with all the things happening, we need to be even more careful to have the time with God. At least a morning - to start the day, and evening - to end the day, but "extra" is also good. When are you taking the time to talk to God about everything happening? Something to think about.........
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