I have finally discovered something at which I am really good. A few days ago I mentioned the Wii Fit computer program that takes one through a series of exercises while standing on a scale. My wife excels at this program. The computer insists on ranking us. On exercise after exercise she ranks one through ten. At the bottom it mentions me and records my “personal best.” Well, I finally found something at which I rank number one. Si, numero uno! I can sit on the scale and not move. The scale is sensitive to any movement. They have you stare at a candle on the video screen for three minutes. If your body moves in the least you lose. The only time I have moved is when the dog came over and jumped on me. So there it is. The thing I do best is sitting still. Or as my wife says, “You are terrific at doing nothing.”
Now in my defense I can quote scripture. “Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10. Still, I can be, which is a great idea in an age of perpetual motion. Think about how rare it is for us to not start off the day with a full agenda and go as quickly as we can down the list. We pride ourselves on being multi-taskers, which I have come to understand is doing several things not well.
Quality takes focus. Quality takes concentration. Do you want a quality experience with God? Try being still so you can hear His still small voice.
Written by Roger Bothwell on March 10, 2009
Spring of Life Ministry, PO Box 124, St. Helena, CA 94574
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