Don't Just Run Through It

During my morning devotion, I read a story I found insightful.

Norman Vincent Peale once described his first trip to the Grand Canyon. When he arrived at the natural wonder, he asked a wise old gentleman what would be the best trip to take in order to see the area.

The man discouraged him from taking any guided tours. He told him to just find a nice spot near the rim of the canyon and sit down. Then, gaze at the canyon for an entire day, appreciating the ever-changing colors of the giant crevice as the sun rose and set.

The wise man said that if one runs through the canyon, he merely wears himself out and misses the beauty and greatness of it all.

The scripture supports this approach to living our lives.

They that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength.--Isaiah 40:31

Be still and know that I am God.--Psalm 46:10

So, what you can you do today to engage in less "running" and more "gazing"?