Rest in God's "Radiant" Presence!

For many of us, life seems to go faster as we get older. I am sometimes in a group of friends who have at least 5 or 6 things to do everyday - in semi-retirement/retirement years! While reading today's devotional, I began thinking about the choices that I make to allow my world to "spin faster and faster." In this time of life that is "supposed" to be one with more time for rest and recreation, I wonder why I choose to keep rushing!

Last year I heard a pastor speak about various spiritual disciplines - including solitude and simplicity. Her words reminded me that we must have times of solitude when we are "listening" to our Lord in order to be more closely connected with Him and to feel His Peace and Presence. Along with this comes simplicity since our lives sometimes get so filled with things and/or activities, we don't have time to have that solitude - and Peace.

Today I listened to the old hymn, "It Is Well With My Soul," and thought it closely relates to today's devotional and scripture passages. A few of the lyrics say, "Whatever my lot, you have taught me to say, It is well with my soul." In my younger life, I thought that just "happened" without any effort on my part. I now realize that I must take time to rest in God's Presence - talking and listening to Him and seeking His direction and Peace.

Do you take time every day to rest in God's Presence? Would you share how you have made this into a lifetime habit since it is one that challenges me and many others.