“Pause… and Come Back to Yourself”
This morning, I found myself sitting quietly, just thinking. We are already in nesring the end of February…
and time is moving so fast.
Days are passing, weeks are slipping by, and before we know it, seasons have changed.
And in that moment, I felt it so clearly — the Spirit of God gently saying:
“Pause.”
Just pause.
Take a breath.
Be still for a moment.
Because life can become so loud.
There is always something happening.
Always something demanding our attention.
Always something pulling us forward.
And without realizing it,
we keep moving…we keep reacting…we keep responding…
without ever stopping to reflect.
But today, I am reminded of something so important:
We need to pause and look back — not to dwell, but to understand.
To reflect on where God has brought us from.
To think about situations we have faced.
How did I respond?
How did I react?
What did I learn?
Because sometimes, we only understand our growth
when we take the time to look back.
There were moments in my own life
where I reacted out of emotion…
out of hurt out of misunderstanding.
But in His grace, God brings us back to those moments —
not to shame us…
but to teach us.
To give us wisdom.
To show us how we should respond next time. And I know…
For many people, pausing feels impossible.
Life is busy.
Responsibilities are heavy.
Situations don’t always allow us to just “stop.”
But even in the middle of everything, there is still a place within you where you can pause.
Even if it’s just for a moment.
Even if it’s just one deep breath.
Because that moment
can bring clarity.
It can bring peace.
It can bring direction.
I am reminded of the prodigal son.
He had left everything.
He made his own choices.
He lost what was given to him.
But then, there came a moment…
A powerful, life-changing moment.
He came to himself.
He paused.
He reflected.
He recognized where he was…
and remembered where he came from.
And it was in that moment of awareness that his journey back began. And that is the invitation for us today.
To come back to ourselves.
To sit with our thoughts.
To be honest about where we are.
To allow the Holy Spirit to speak.
Because when we pause, we make room for God. When we reflect,
we receive wisdom.
And when we come back to ourselves, we realign with His purpose.
So today, I want to encourage you:
Even if life feels overwhelming…
Even if you feel like you cannot stop… Find your moment.
Pause.
Take a deep breath.
Speak to yourself.
Remind yourself who you are.
Remind yourself where God has brought you from.
And then… allow the Holy Spirit to lead you forward.
Scripture Reflection
“When he came to his senses, he said… ‘I will arise and go to my father.’” – Luke 15:17-18
Lord, teach me to pause in the middle of life’s busyness.
Help me to reflect with honesty and humility. Give me wisdom to respond differently, to grow, and to align with Your will.
When I feel overwhelmed,
bring me back to myself — and back to You.
Lead me by Your Spirit, step by step.
In Jesus’ name,
Amen.
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