EPISODE #229-WELCOMED PAUSES

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This week we discussed Welcomed Pauses, and explored what they look like biblically and in reality. We hope you enjoy!

THIS WEEK’S VERSES:

“The apostles then rendezvoused with Jesus and reported on all that they had done and taught. Jesus said, ‘Come off by yourselves; let’s take a break and get a little rest.’ For there was constant coming and going. They didn’t even have time to eat.” (Mark 6:30-31, The Message)

“Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.” (Matthew 11:28-30, The Message)

“Let everyone be quick to hear [be a careful, thoughtful listener], slow to speak [a speaker of carefully chosen words and], slow to anger [patient, reflective, forgiving].” (James 1:19, Amplified)

“Soon a large crowd of people had gathered to listen and be healed of their sicknesses. As often as possible Jesus withdrew to out-of-the-way places for prayer.” (Luke 5:15-16, The Message)

“Because the Lord has appointed tomorrow as a day of seriousness and rest, a holy Sabbath to the Lord when we must refrain from doing our daily tasks. So cook as much as you want to today, and keep what is left for tomorrow.” (Exodus 16:23, The Living Bible)

“He offers a resting place for me in his luxurious love. His tracks take me to an oasis of peace near the quiet brook of bliss. That’s where he restores and revives my life.” (Psalm 23:2-3, The Passion Translation)

“Pause a moment, Job, and listen; consider the wonderful things God does.” (Job 37:14, Good News Translation)

PRACTICAL APPLICATION:

  1. First and foremost, if incorporating welcomed pauses is hard for you, ask yourself, “why do I struggle with this?”
  2. Focus on Job 37:14. The Good News Translation says this, “Pause a moment, Job, and listen; consider the wonderful things God does.” 
  3. Cultivate more welcomed pauses in life.
    1. Make it short. Let go of the pressure to make it grand and deep.
    2. Plan. Scale back where necessary, schedule for a good time, prepare in advance.

Make sure to check out our past episodes with co-host Tracy Hurst, and to find out more about Tracy, visit her website.

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