You Deserve A Break Today!!
Several years ago McDonald's had an advertising campaign with these words and a catchy little song!
Some of you remember that and can sing along, 'You deserve a break today! So get out and get away to McDonald's'.
It was a great campaign because years later I still remember it perfectly & associate McDonald's with deserved break (I know that explains alot!!).
In reality, it's not a McDonald's break that we need! We need a purposefully initiated 'spiritual break' at least once a day … if not more!
Time when we can be alone with God for a moment of quietness & reflection!
Daily we are confronted with the realities of:
- The impact and influence of sin and we need a place for renewal.
- The challenge of a crowded and chaotic world and we need a place of refuge.
- The demands of draining relationships and we need a place of refreshing.
Isaiah 30:15 reminds us that it is, 'In quietness and trust that we find our strength'.
Tragically, too many of us easily lose our place of quietness and the time we have set apart for God is quickly reallocated for things less noble or eternal!
You Deserve A Break Today!!
I am not talking about a quick trip to the drive-thru but rather a dedicated time in the quiet, holy presence of the Lord!
You won't need money but you will need to take up your mantle!
** Jeff Slaughter is a dear friend who recently shared this song with a group of us who were considering these same things. I want to encourage you to find a place of peace, quiet your heart and then push click!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRfWORi4aM0