Slow Me Down Today

Why does it always seem so true
That the hours in the day are just too few
To accomplish all we want to get done
And have alittle time left over for some fun?


We rush madly about from here to there
As if we didn't have a second to spare.
It's been said we live in an "instant" society
And we strive to be all that we can be.


But stress arises when our list of things to do
Becomes so long our life is like a zoo.
We want to calm down and just relax
But, oh no, here comes another fax!
There's places to be; there's bills to pay.
Slowly our nerves are beginning to fray.
Too quickly each day the clock ticks down
And we wish for just more time to be found.


Where does all this madness stop?
Is it really so important to make it to the top?
Somewhere along the line you may forget what really matters in life
And lose sight of who you are among the hurry and strife.
But just be still and listen to what Jesus says to us
And let go of all life's ridiculous fuss.
Satan wants us so deeply entangled in the insignificant
That we're not in the game of life to play anymore, but only to bunt.


Jesus was never rushed a day He walked on this earth.
He kept a steady pace and knew His worth.
So, whenever our lives become like a revolving door
Remember the understanding One who offers us sweet rest forevermore.
Just take a deep breath and slowly say,
"Jesus, I love you.  Slow me down today."


By Donna Whatley