Time out...

A brief suspension of activity often needed to restore and refresh one's mind, body and soul. A time for rest, to step away from usual work or to do lists for a moment.

As a gentle winter rain whispers outside my window this morning...it is well with my soul Champions. I pray you embrace the stillness of the morning. Take that moment before you start your day, say good morning to our Heavenly Father.

My mind traveled to a personal time out this morning. Pondering over the meaning and the message in taking those personal time outs... I realized that sometimes you may only need a moment to regroup and recharge. Sometimes, you may need a little longer. Life is messy, isn't it? We are hit with so many things from so many levels. So personal time outs, are important to maintaining balance and consistency in our daily lives. Prayer has always been such a sweet peaceful place for me. In those intimate moments when I get to just be in the presence of my Creator, I am the most relaxed. Think about it, he knows every intricate detail about each one of us. Spending time with God Almighty! Now that's a pretty perfect place to be.

Often times, we may need to step away from the noise and find that place of solitude where we can listen to what he has to say to us. Lean in...there is nothing wrong with taking a time out. Actually, I think just the opposite...it is needed at times. In a world that is constantly spinning, find your calm. Embrace those special moments when you can shut down the craziness and just breathe. I encourage you to place yourself in time out when you feel overwhelmed. Typically that feeling is a warning sign to reconnect with our Sustainer! Be blessed today and be a blessing!

And they went away in the boat to a desolate place by themselves.

Mark 6:32