One barrier to full intimacy with the Savior is hurriedness. Intimacy may no be rushed. To meet with the Son of God takes time. We can't dash into his presence and choke down spiritual inwardness before we hurry to our one o'clock appointment. Inwardness is time-consuming, open only to minds willing to sample spirituality in small bites, savoring each one.
Intimacy with Christ comes from entering his presence with inner peace rather than bursting into his presence from the hassles of life. A relaxed contemplation of the indwelling Christ allows for an inner communion impossible to achieve while oppressed by busyness and care.
Holy living is not abrupt living. No one who hurries into the presence of God is content to remain for long. Those who hurry in, hurry out.
~No Hurry, Calvin Miller
Are you in a hurry this Christmas?
For that matter, are you in a hurry any given day?
How often do you use the word "busy" or say "I'm sorry, but I really have to go?"
Do you ever blow off your boss? (probably not)
But do you ever blow off your spouse? your kid? your friends? your God?
Who is more important? (think before you answer that)
Are you in a hurry this Christmas?
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