Waking after the sun comes up brings a sense of hurriedness to my day. I get anxious about accomplishing all that I had planned in such a short time. Yet, occasionally I stay in bed after the alarm goes off trying to get a little more shut eye, only to rise in a panic and then stress the rest of the day. My family would say that I panic and stress about a lot of things, but I prefer to call myself pretty calm and point a finger at someone else. Politely of course.

A friend of mine who is somewhat high energy, goes about her day in a hurry. She tends to worry and stress over almost everything. When I need a project done, she’s my girl! However, it brings both anxiety and joy into her life to help with a project! I have to remind her to breath. I often pass along to her the cute saying’s out there now on KEEP CALM. While they are cute and catchy, she pays them no regard. So given my background and current living situation, I say to her with authority “Remain Calm and Put Your Hands Behind Your Back.” While this brings some initial shock, and a few grins the message hits home.

Sometimes, we need a command from someone who loves us before it registers.

What has you in a hurry today? I say to you “remain clam, and put your hands behind your back” and I mean really do it. Stop whatever it is you’re doing, hold those hands in place back there for a good few minutes, take a few long smooth breaths. If this doesn’t help, then think of Jonah. When the seas were raging, he told them to throw him in!!

Join me today….as we slow down, relax, breath and remain calm no matter what our situation.

Join me in prayer….Lord, things are moving too quickly. My mind and heart are racing, please fill me with your spirit of calmness. In Jesus name Amen.