The Urgency of Slowing Down
Laura L. Smith
If Jesus took time away from the demands of life for stillness, rest, and prayer, shouldn’t His followers do the same?
Yet living in a whirlwind of constant motion is all too familiar. Our many responsibilities and relationships are important: we want to go to our child’s game and say yes to that assignment at work and help lead that group at church. But when we go, go, go at the world’s pace, the anxiety and burnout start to weigh on our souls.
Laura Smith invites you to pause, exhale, and explore what the Bible says about slowing down. With scriptural insights and relatable personal stories, Laura offers practical habits for resisting the hectic and holding on to the slow. Packed with different ways Christians over the centuries have tapped into the abundant life of Jesus, 24 short chapters lay out spiritual and physical practices such as prayer, Sabbath, saying no, gratitude, decluttering, celebration, and worship.
If you’re tired of the crazy pace of your life but don’t know how to get off the merry-go-round, The Urgency of Slowing Down is for you. Take a few minutes each day to read a chapter so you can learn to slow down right where you are to look for God, listen for His voice, and fill your heart and mind with His presence.
Author - Laura L. Smith.
Narrator - Chriscynethia Floyd.
Published Date - Friday, 05 January 2024.
Location:
United States
Networks:
Laura L. Smith
Chriscynethia Floyd
Our Daily Bread Publishing
English Audiobooks
Findaway Audiobooks
Description:
If Jesus took time away from the demands of life for stillness, rest, and prayer, shouldn’t His followers do the same? Yet living in a whirlwind of constant motion is all too familiar. Our many responsibilities and relationships are important: we want to go to our child’s game and say yes to that assignment at work and help lead that group at church. But when we go, go, go at the world’s pace, the anxiety and burnout start to weigh on our souls. Laura Smith invites you to pause, exhale, and explore what the Bible says about slowing down. With scriptural insights and relatable personal stories, Laura offers practical habits for resisting the hectic and holding on to the slow. Packed with different ways Christians over the centuries have tapped into the abundant life of Jesus, 24 short chapters lay out spiritual and physical practices such as prayer, Sabbath, saying no, gratitude, decluttering, celebration, and worship. If you’re tired of the crazy pace of your life but don’t know how to get off the merry-go-round, The Urgency of Slowing Down is for you. Take a few minutes each day to read a chapter so you can learn to slow down right where you are to look for God, listen for His voice, and fill your heart and mind with His presence. Author - Laura L. Smith. Narrator - Chriscynethia Floyd. Published Date - Friday, 05 January 2024.
Language:
English
Chapter 1
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Chapter 2
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Chapter 3
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Chapter 4
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Chapter 5
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Chapter 6
Duration:00:16:51
Chapter 7
Duration:00:14:17
Chapter 8
Duration:00:20:16
Chapter 9
Duration:00:19:01
Chapter 10
Duration:00:20:01
Chapter 11
Duration:00:10:45
Chapter 12
Duration:00:17:30
Chapter 13
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Chapter 14
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Chapter 15
Duration:00:17:34
Chapter 16
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Chapter 17
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Chapter 18
Duration:00:11:30
Chapter 19
Duration:00:10:55
Chapter 20
Duration:00:11:01
Chapter 21
Duration:00:22:23
Chapter 22
Duration:00:16:15
Chapter 23
Duration:00:12:57
Chapter 24
Duration:00:14:29
Chapter 25
Duration:00:14:53
Chapter 26
Duration:00:11:55
Chapter 27
Duration:00:16:30
Chapter 28
Duration:00:14:51
Chapter 29
Duration:00:09:19
Chapter 30
Duration:00:00:34