Jeremiah 29:13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart.
We visited so many places in and around Jerusalem that it made our heads spin. One of the more memorable locations was the steps of the Temple Mount. Our guide (surely the best in Israel) pointed out that the steps are not even; there are alternating narrow (1 stride) and wide (1 ½ to 2 strides). The unevenness of the steps caused those approaching the Temple to do so slowly and reverently. We live in such a fast paced, instant gratification world that it’s easy to lose that sense of doing things slowly, savoring the moment. I hope one day to return to Jerusalem and take it more slowly, too so that I can savor the moment in each place. God won’t be rushed. Seeking God with our whole heart involves slowing down, walking up slowly, appreciating the journey. In our life, we are the guide. We can have some say about slowing down and not rushing to get back on the bus (busyness) to hurry to the next place. Between now and Easter let’s practice doing more of that.
Lord God, help us to slow down and appreciate the life that you have so graciously bestowed upon us. Help us to quiet our minds and direct them towards you. Help us to open our lives to you so that we may seek you with our while hearts. We ask in Jesus’ name, Amen.
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