The Gift of Slowing Down
- Rea Weeks
- Nov 18
- 3 min read
We live in a world that worships speed. We rush through meals, conversations, even our quiet moments with God — always reaching for the next thing, the next goal, the next check mark. But here’s a truth I’ve been learning the hard way: when life moves too fast, peace is usually the first thing to fall behind. Slowing down isn’t a sign of laziness or lack of ambition. It’s a sign of trust.
It’s saying, “Lord, I don’t have to hurry because I believe You’re already ahead of me.”
There’s a sacred rhythm to a slower life — one that helps you notice the small blessings that speed tends to blur.
🌿 The Pace of Peace In Mark 6:31, Jesus told His disciples, “Come with me by yourselves to a quiet place and get some rest.”
That’s an invitation, not a suggestion. Even Jesus — in the middle of ministry and miracles — made time to withdraw, rest, and be still. If He needed rest, how much more do we?
When we slow down, we make room for presence. We start to hear God in the in-between moments — in the crackle of a candle, the rhythm of cooking dinner, the quiet of an early morning.
☕ Slowing Down in Small, Sacred Ways You don’t need to overhaul your whole schedule to live slower. You just need to be intentional with the moments you already have. Here are some ways to weave stillness into your daily rhythm:
1. Wake up gently.
Instead of grabbing your phone first thing, take a few deep breaths and whisper a prayer. Let your first thought be gratitude, not obligation.
2. Savor your coffee or tea.
Drink it slowly. Feel the warmth, smell the aroma. Let it remind you that small pleasures are God’s way of saying, “I’m here.”
3. Go for a mindful walk.
Leave your earbuds at home. Listen to the world around you — birds, wind, laughter, even silence.
4. Turn ordinary tasks into worship.
Fold laundry while thanking God for provision. Cook dinner as an act of love. Slow living isn’t about doing less; it’s about doing ordinary things with sacred awareness.
5. Protect quiet time.
Schedule rest like it’s an appointment — because it is. Create boundaries for peace and keep them.
🕯️ The Blessing Hidden in the Pause Slowing down lets you notice things you would’ve otherwise missed:
• The way your child’s laughter fills the room.
• The way your prayers sound softer when you’re not rushing them.
• The peace that comes when you realize you don’t have to do it all today. Busyness often feels productive, but it can actually numb us from noticing the beauty right in front of us. The slower pace of life may not impress anyone — but it will heal you.
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💛 Closing Encouragement Friend, your worth isn’t measured by your speed or your output. You are not falling behind. You are allowed to rest. You are allowed to breathe.
🌟 Final Thoughts
You are allowed to simply be. When you choose to slow down, you’re not losing time — you’re reclaiming it. So today, light a candle, take a slower breath, and remember: life doesn’t have to be rushed to be meaningful. The gift of slowing down is really the gift of seeing God again. 🌻
Rea 🌻Creator of A Rea of Treasures
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