Slow Down!

Does life seem more hectic now than it did ten years ago...five years ago...even in the last year? More demand is being placed on our time and in order to keep pace we purchase every device offered to modern man. Cellular telephones, fax machines, and computers are the norm for the busy American. But they can sometimes be more trouble than they're worth.
It was reported that a businessman from the Ukraine bought every member of his staff their own pager. On his way back to the office to disperse the gifts, all 50 pagers were activated at the same time. The commotion frightened the man who promptly veered his automobile into a lamp post. Later, checking the message on the pagers he found "Congratulations on a successful purchase!" With the strains of daily life constantly pulling at us, it is difficult at times to find ourselves alone with God. We need to focus our attention every day on God and His word to give us direction as we face each day's challenges and opportunities.