Matthew 6:34 — “So do not worry about

tomorrow; for tomorrow will care for itself.

Each day has enough trouble of its own.”

Life at 100 miles an hour – that’s what

each day feels like sometimes. We rush

and worry about all that needs to be done

constantly running and thinking ahead to

the next thing. Usually in all the rush we

miss the joy of the moment.

This weekend, my husband and I spent

some time away in the heart of Amish

country. We love to retreat to a quiet inn

we found a few years ago. From this special

place we find rest that we don’t often get

in the busy life of family business, church

and school activities, and home responsibilities.

Things slow down, and it’s easier to focus.

All around the area are peaceful farms and Amish

residences where colorful clothes swing in the breeze

and horses pulling buggies clop by. Though I would

not want to live this particular style of simple living

all the time, watching from the outside calms my

soul and makes me think. What am I missing in all

my busy-ness?

By rushing around in constant productivity I

realized I often miss the joy of the moment. While

working on one project, my mind is miles ahead

worrying about the next item on my list. How

will I get that newspaper ad finished before the

deadline? Will dinner be ready before the evening

event? How much clothing is left in my drawer?

Will I need to do laundry before work or school tomorrow?

Drinking in the simplicity of life in Ohio Amish country

this weekend, I determined that from now on I would

make a concerted effort to enjoy each moment. I don’t

need to worry over tomorrow’s difficulties or next week’s

deadlines.

Instead I need to slow down the pace from racecar

status to carriage horse speed.

When we remember that God is in control of all

tomorrows, our heart stops racing, and we can put the

brakes on life at 100 miles an hour.

What are you doing right now? Pause, set aside your

worries, think about the moment at hand, and enjoy.

Sandra Sheridan is a Midwest wife and mother of five.

She shares her messages to her children with Farm

World. Visit her at www.VersesFromMama.com