Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 21. Thankfulness.⁠ ⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 21. Thankfulness.⁠ ⁠
Thank God for all things.⁠ ⁠ ⁠

Stating all that we have and what we are thankful for refocuses our attention on God's love for us, His provision, and His protection. An attitude of gratitude can go a long way.⁠ Yes, this is cliche. But it is cliche because it works.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 22. Creativity.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 22. Creativity.⁠
God is the ultimate creative mind.⁠

Our own creativity is a gift from God.⁠ He is the first and the ultimate creative mind. Something beautiful happens when we engage our own creative capacities to worship God directly.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 23. Memorization.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 23. Memorization.⁠
Fill yourself up with the Word of God.⁠

Memorizing scripture may be tough, but it changes the way we live and view life. It is our encouragement in times of difficulty, our wisdom in times of uncertainty and our weapon against the enemy.⁠ ⁠

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 24. Study.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 24. Study.
Studying the Word of God.

Grasping what the word of God truly says is important regardless of the situation we face. By rewriting a passage in your own words, it forces you to slow down, re-read scripture and think about it more deeply.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 25. Meditation.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 25. Meditation.
Be still. Focus on scripture. Wait for God.

The ancient Christian practice of meditation involves remaining still and silent for a time while focusing on a particular passage of scripture.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 26. Prayer.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 26. Prayer.⁠
Simply communication to God.⁠

Similar to communication with a friend or loved one, the ancient Christian practice of prayer has many different forms. Exploring the different ways we pray can lead to a deeper relationship with God.⁠ Using the Psalms to guide your prayers is a great way to pray!

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 27. Hymn History. ⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 27. Hymn History. ⁠
Enrich your worship.⁠ ⁠

Learning the history of Hymns can enrich your worship experience by drawing you into the personal reasons behind the writing of the Hymn. Frankly, some of the history is astounding.

Link to history: HERE

Link to song: HERE

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down. ⁠ ⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 28. Encouragement.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 28. Encouragement.
Love one another.

By following God's command to love one another we build the body up, please God, and we witness to others that we are His disciples.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 29. Memorization.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 29. Memorization.⁠
Fill yourself up with the Word of God.⁠

Memorizing scripture may be tough, but it changes the way we live and view life. It is our encouragement in times of difficulty, our wisdom in times of uncertainty and our weapon against the enemy.⁠ ⁠

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 30. Study.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 30. Study.
Studying the Word of God.

Grasping what the word of God truly says is important regardless of the situation we face. By rewriting a passage in your own words, it forces you to slow down, re-read scripture and think about it more deeply.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 31. Meditation.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 31. Meditation.
Be still. Focus on scripture. Wait for God.

The ancient Christian practice of meditation involves remaining still and silent for a time while focusing on a particular passage of scripture.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 32. Creativity.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 32. Creativity.⁠
God is the ultimate creative mind.⁠

Creativity is a gift from God.⁠ He is the first and the ultimate creative mind. Something beautiful happens when we appreciate others' creativity as an act of worship.

Video here: Train Station by Gray Havens
Lyrics here: Lyrics for Train Station

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 33. Prayer.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 33. Prayer.⁠
Simply communication to God.⁠

Similar to communication with a friend or loved one, the ancient Christian practice of prayer has many different forms. Exploring the different ways we pray can lead to a deeper relationship with God.⁠ Using the Psalms to guide your prayers is a great way to pray!

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 34. Worship.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 34. Worship.
We are called to worship God in all things.

And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. Colossians 3:17

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

Links to other resources. Here

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 35. Memorization.⁠ ⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 35. Memorization.⁠ ⁠
Fill yourself up with the Word of God.⁠ ⁠

Memorizing scripture may be tough, but it changes the way we live and view life. It is our encouragement in times of difficulty, our wisdom in times of uncertainty and our weapon against the enemy.⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠ ⁠

Links to other resources. Here
Biblical text. Joshua 24:15 ⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 36. Study.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 36. Study.
Studying the Word of God.

Grasping what the word of God truly says is important regardless of the situation we face. By rewriting a passage in your own words, it forces you to slow down, re-read scripture and think about it more deeply.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

Links to blog and other resources. Here.
Biblical text. Galatians 2:19-21

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 37. Meditation.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 37. Meditation.⁠
Be still. Focus on scripture. Wait for God.⁠ ⁠

The ancient Christian practice of meditation involves remaining still and silent for a time while focusing on a particular passage of scripture.⁠ ⁠

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠ ⁠

Links to other resources. Here.
Biblical text. Hebrews 9:11-15 ⁠

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 38. Prayer.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 38. Prayer.⁠
Simply communication to God.⁠

Similar to communication with a friend or loved one, the ancient Christian practice of prayer has many different forms. Exploring the different ways we pray can lead to a deeper relationship with God.⁠ Using a candle or incense adds an experiential element to our prayers.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

Links to other resources.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 39. Hymn History.

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 39. Hymn History.
Enrich your worship.

Learning the history of Hymns can enrich your worship experience by drawing you into the personal reasons behind the writing of the Hymn. Frankly, some of the history is astounding.

Link to history, song, and other resources.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 40. Creativity.⁠

Not in a hurry, Asbury. Day 40. Creativity.⁠
God is the ultimate creative mind.⁠

Our own creativity is a gift from God.⁠ He is the first and the ultimate creative mind. Something beautiful happens when we appreciate others' creativity as an act of worship.

During these times of anxiety and panic, we are called to be a people of peace. One of the things we can do to that end is slow down. We are being forced to slow down as a society. Instead of fighting it, let’s embrace it. Let’s slow down together. Take time to connect with God, reflect on who He is, pray, get creative and embrace slowing down.⁠

Links to blog and other resources.

#notinahurry #notinahurryasbury #challengeaccepted #tryitout #socialdistancing #churchonline #asburymadison