This is a message I recorded for my church.  I thought I would share it here as well because it is so easy to caught up in the activity of the season and miss the real gift that started it all.

Here are some suggestions for slowing down:

Plan ahead so you don’t over commit.

Prioritize.  Say, “no” to the good so that you can be available for the best.

Block out some time to relax and refocus.

Take some time to be still, and be quiet before God.

Make time for your family.  Worship, celebrate, and just spend time together.