220/365 Be the loved.

How do you calm a life of activity? How do you shake the guilt of rest?

Well, for a start, don’t just look at that comfortable chair. Sit in it. Forget about the clock (it isn’t reality anyway) and let the minutes spill onto your lap. And as you do, consider this: you are loved. Read Song of Solomon 6:3 slow. And then read it again, slower.

We know by heart, wake up in the morning, drive to work, submit the article, make the appointment. We may even know be kind, be patient, be loving. But what about the gift? Be loved. It doesn’t come natural or easy, but it does come. He did come. Take your time to consider God’s gracious love toward you. Let him show up in a new, refreshing way.