Prrr... just like a cat.

 

This morning during my quiet time, these four words stood out, and I created an acronym with it.

Prrr... just like a cat.

Have you ever watched a cat?

If you did, you will notice he is very good at sleeping. He can sleep the entire day, stretched himself out, may eat some, just to curl up again and continue with his sleep. Then, when he does wake, he baths himself with careful intent. He doesn't miss a spot.

Prrr...

Pray (meditate):

Throughout the new testament, you will notice the times Jesus walked away from the crowd, or stood up early to speak with his Father.

He wasn't swept away by the crowds, or social media. No, he was mindful of spending his time in conversation with his source. This is the reason he always seemed in control of every situation.

Prayer leads to the first r... it is rest:

Rest means to take a step back and make time for the things that are important to us.

We all have deadlines we have to make, but if we do not schedule time to rest, it will be detrimental to our health.

This leads us to the second r... reflecting.

Reflecting results from rest. As we take a time out, we realize what is important to us, make adjustments and walk with greater ease through our day. We become mindful of the smaller things and chuck out the big things.

The next r... results from reflection, and that is recreation.

Recreation comes through play, sing, paint, dance, having fun, exercise, etc. It brings us closer to the place of creativity where we found the outlet.

Recreation that is truly restorative always creates a clear sense of well-being and centeredness, both physically and spiritually. Recreation, like the word implies, re-creates in us a heart for God that is expressed by a sincere appreciation and gratefulness.

Joey O'Connor. The Longing: Embracing the Deepest Truth of Who You Are.

This is a good way of reminding ourselves to become still. It is from this place that our creativity blossom into something beautiful.

PRRR STAND FOR

P - Pray (Mediate)

R - Rest

R - Reflecting

R - Recreation

There are days I am so thinly spread that I neglect certain things. I trust you can understand this as well.

Therefore, it is so important to take the time to pray, rest, reflect and be recreational.

Each step brings you closer to the words and colours stored in your mind and you become a colourful array of shapes and sounds, fulfilling your purpose.

I WANT TO LEAVE YOU WITH THESE QUESTIONS:

What re-creates your heart and soul?

What playful activities, hobbies, and interests do you immerse yourself in to live out a childlike faith?

How is your time best spent allowing the re-creative work of God to refresh and remind you of who you are?

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