I wrote a devotional the other day on the concept of taking sacred downtime, and I wanted to share it with you. If you’re like me, you are probably in serious need of some sacred downtime. And if you’re not like me, but you live in the modern world, or better yet you are in full-time ministry in the modern world or serving in a cross-cultural context in this modern world, chances are you are in need of some sacred downtime, so I hope this connects with you… Lately I’ve been noticing that when I get so busy, I don’t drink enough water. What reminds me of this is that I get thirsty. You know, “they” say that when you’re thirsty, you are already dehydrated. So, by the time I gulp down a big glass of water, I’m doing something good for my body, but it is sort of out of desperation, and my body is still thirsty shortly after. I’m behind. I should be drinking so that I don’t get thirsty. Taking any kind of downtime, let alone sacred downtime, is sort of like this for me. I feel by the time I finally take that time, I’m in a place where I have already desperately needed it, and my thirst is not quite quenched. Some of you have gotten better at this the longer you’ve served or the longer you’ve been in ministry. Or maybe you’ve gone in phases where you’ve had some seasons where you are regularly taking the…
Source: Sacred downtime from Scotts – Eurasia