The Fast Lane

Wow, I can hardly believe that it is a year since I got my first speeding ticket... I blogged a bit about this when it happened being how it was "so detrimental" and all.

As I was reflecting on this not so shinning moment, it kinda got me started down another path of thought. When looking back, the bottom line was, I was going too fast no matter what the reason was, and I was clearly made to slow down at that moment in time.

But what about everyday life? Don't we often find ourselves speeding through everyday life? I know for me that this is just a fact that the fast lane is where I gravitate towards. There is always so much to do. There is no need to go into my list here because let's face it, we all have our own lists, and the base they are made up of look pretty much the same.

Sometimes though, we need to get out of the fast lane. Sometimes, we need to find the nearest exit and take it! Sometimes, we need to take the exit, and we don't. I have had a bit of each this week. Last Friday, I decided to take an "exit." We packed up the kids and headed out of town for a few days. It was great to have a break from the typical go go go.

But, apparently God wanted me to take another "exit." I wound up sick this week. Clearly this took me straight out of the fast lane. As miserable as being sick is, It has given me a bit of "me" time. The house looks crazy, but on the inside, I feel great. I read a couple books, read from my Bible, and spent some time with the Big Guy,... you get the picture.

Bottom line? Don't be afraid to take an exit from the fast lane every once in a while. Don't forget to stop and smell the roses, and don't ignore the Voice that tells you sometimes, you just need to be still.