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"Charge them that are rich in this world, that they be not highminded,
nor trust in uncertain riches, but in the living God, who giveth us
richly all things to enjoy." 1Timothy 6:17

It seems that when you're in a hurry and running late, you hit nothing
but red lights. Although they are annoying when we're racing to an
appointment or to work, stop lights are there for our protection.

We need stop lights throughout our day too. Overwork and busy schedules
need to be "interrupted" with time for leisure and reflection. Without
it we can become seriously sick with stress-induced illnesses. Time set
aside for relaxation can rejuvenate our spirits.

There are two ways of making it through our busy life. One way is to
stop thinking. The second is to stop and think. Many people live the
first way. They fill every hour with incessant activity. They dare not
be alone. There is no time of quiet reflection in their lives. The
second way, to stop and think, is to contemplate what life is for and to
what end we are living. The word "Sabbath" literally means, "stop doing
what you are doing."

Throughout the day today, give yourself a five-minute or ten-minute
"mini-vacation." Get alone, be quiet, and listen for God to speak to
you. Make time to be alone with God ~ for He is the One who furnishes us
with everything to enjoy! God Bless You.

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