Let me ask you a question: when was the last time you felt truly rested?
For many of us, life feels like a constant race—one that we didn’t necessarily sign up for, but somehow got swept into. We’ve built routines that keep us moving at full speed, even when we know deep down something isn’t right. We talk about wanting change, but more often than not, we slide back into old patterns. We’ve designed lives that are exhausting and leave very little room for reflection or peace.
That’s why I want to invite you into something different: An Unhurried Life. Not just a new idea, but a whole new way of living. This isn’t about taking a break from responsibilities or clearing your schedule for a while—this is about rethinking how you live from the ground up.
The Cost of Hurry
When our lives are constantly busy, something within us breaks down. It might show up as physical symptoms like anxiety or fatigue, but the root issue is often spiritual. We’ve stopped listening. We’ve stopped abiding. And we’re no longer walking in step with God—we’re sprinting ahead, or dragging ourselves through the day, disconnected and depleted.
Some of us even avoid slowing down because we’re afraid of what might surface. But the truth is, God often uses those still moments to draw our attention to what truly matters. And sometimes, in His grace, He lets us reach the end of ourselves—not to shame us, but to lead us back to Him.
God’s Design for Living
God’s way of life has always included margin. When He led His people out of slavery, He gave them a rhythm of work and rest—a way of living that reminded them who they were and who He was.
That’s not laziness. That’s trust. Trust that God knows what we need. Trust that He’ll provide. Trust that we are not what we produce.
Jesus echoed this when He said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” That wasn’t a temporary invitation—it was a lifestyle. A different pace. A better way.
Waiting on the Lord
Isaiah 40 tells us that those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. They’ll soar. They’ll run and not grow weary. That kind of life doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from surrendering more.
But those who wait on the LORD Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles,
They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint. Isaiah 40:31
Waiting on the Lord means aligning your pace with His. It means listening. Trusting. Following.
And when we do, we start to see differently. We gain clarity. We gain peace. We gain the strength to do what really matters.
It’s Time to Choose a New Way
This isn’t about guilt—it’s about grace. It’s about making intentional choices to live the kind of life God designed us for. One where relationships thrive, where our spiritual roots grow deep, and where our pace allows us to be present with God and with others.
Take some time to look at your calendar. Ask yourself: what’s filling my days? Are these things drawing me closer to God’s purposes, or are they pulling me away? What needs to be adjusted, removed, or refocused?
An unhurried life isn’t a passive life—it’s an intentional one. One that makes space for God to move, for relationships to grow, and for the soul to breathe.
Let’s walk this out together. Let’s choose to live differently—on purpose, with purpose.
This post was taken from Jim’s message called A Hurried Life is an Unhealthy Life – to watch his full sermon click below:
