Multi-tasking

I have unintentionally, because of the many tasks and life-demands I am engaged in, have fallen into the trap of multi-tasking. I am convinced that multi-tasking is something that a Microsoft Windows program performs admirably, but which human beings find stressful and causes not only a lack of efficiency but ultimately costs us our peace of mind.

The Bible tells us to "be still and know that I am God". Stillness is very different than multi-tasking. There is an inherent spiritual need withing the human heart that longs for and demands a place to quiet the intruding voices of this busy world and practice communion with God. St. Augustine said it well when he wrote, "My heart remains restless until it rests in thee".

In the midst of all the multi-tasking that society attempts to drive us to accomplish, I urge you to find that place of quiet introspection so you "can be still and know that He is God". Connection with God is imperative to discovering presence, communion and direction for our lives from the living God.