“Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry” (James 1:19b NIV).

Simon & Garfunkle’s “groovy song” (as our boys used to call it) is a favorite, including this line

“Slow down, you move too fast”

Why is it that we Christians so frequently let this fast-paced life “take us for a ride?” One objective of the Christian Playbook is by making time for each playbook element, it allows for a slowing of our days with a focus on Christ-follower beliefs.

Slowing down is especially important when angry, as the Bible mentions in James 1:19 and elsewhere. In a recent daily devotions post, Rick Warren shares the message: “When You’re Angry, Slow Down and THINK” If you have a quick-lighting fuse, Rick shares some questions to consider before speaking when you’re angry.

ACTION: maybe in addition to doing the CP actions, this day will provide some time to slow down, watch the flowers growin’, stifle hurtful anger and delight more in the day?

Enjoy the day, filled with the Spirit!

Lectionary Texts for this Sunday, June 18, 2017:

• Genesis 18:1-15, (21:1-7) and Psalm 116:1-2, 12-19
• Exodus 19:2-8a and Psalm 100
• Romans 5:1-8
• Matthew 9:35-10:8, (9-23)