Breathe

The spring is a busy time for individuals and families.  We reach the end of May and we want to take a deep breath before the summer begins.  There is something to taking a breath between two periods of time.  Breathing is what calms the body down.  Breathing is acknowledging we need a period of rest and reflection. 

We can play mind games with ourselves and say, “If I can just get past this one thing all will be fine again.”  I call this the hurdle game.  If I can get past this hurdle that is all that is needed.  We all know another hurdle will make an appearance.  Instead of being surprised another hurdle has appeared, we should take a deep breath and ready ourselves for what comes next.  There is always something else that will unfold in our lives.  What we need are the tools, people, mentality and faith to guide us through what life brings. 

The fast pace at which our society now moved does not lend itself to stopping, resting, or breathing for that matter.  I believe our church offers people a place for rest, equipping, and strengthening for life’s journey. It can be found in our worship, our study opportunities, our service activity, and in the deep relationships that are created at church.  Our times at church or activities with church people allow us to breathe. 

As summer is now upon us take time to breathe.

Grace and Peace,

Rev. Dr. Christopher Wilson