(CS4U) When Your Heart Feels Hurried

Please add mailing@dayspring.com to your address book. View this email as a web page.   When your heart feels hurried... 'Tis the season to be busy. There are gifts to buy, meals to make, trips to take, decorations to be hung, songs to be sung, places to go, people to see… It's December 1st and I'm already tired. Anyone else? I read the words... Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 But how can I be still when there's so much going on? Of course, the first answer is to simplify my life. Yet the kind of stillness God is talking about isn't just about my circumstances. It's about being still on the inside. I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother. Psalm 131:2 What is a weaned child like? One that has learned to stop asking for more, more, more and instead simply rests in the arms of love, love, love. My hurry and stress come from that want of more. I want to do more, be more, pack more in to these few short days. Then it seems God whispers to my heart, "Enough. You are enough. You have enough. In the middle of the busy, make a quiet place inside and stay with me. My love is what you really need." I settle, quiet down, breathe a sigh of relief. The miracle of Christmas? God came for us so we could come to Him. Even (especially) in the busy, broken, chaos of our lives. 'Tis the season to be still. --by Holley Gerth For more hope & encouragement, visit Heart to Heart with Holley. To receive free devotionals from Holley, subscribe by e-mail.     Glory to God in the highest! Christmas brings to mind what matters most-faith, family, and the friends who bless our lives. That's why we thought of you as we created these pages. We love sharing hope, beauty, and our hearts with you, especially this time of year. You'll see some familiar faces, as well as many of our favorite things. You'll discover new ways to rejoice in timeless truth. Most of all, you'll see that we believe Christmas is still all about celebrating the Savior who brings us all together. So find a quiet spot, grab a cup of something cozy, and take time to savor a few peaceful moments in the middle of this busy season. Then pass along the joy to someone you love! Your Friends at DaySpring Shop the NEW Christmas Catalog and read about new ways to celebrate the Savior, who brings us all together (and you may even find a special store-wide coupon!)   FREE SHIPPING on orders over $50 shipped in the United States Send a FREE DaySpring ECARD Today Find a CHRISTIAN RETAIL STORE Visit DaySpring.com    |    Follow DaySpring on Twitter    |    DaySpring on Facebook You have received this email because you or someone using your email address (pkshere@gmail.com) agreed to receive special messages from DaySpring Cards. Click here to manage your e-newsletter subscriptions. If you wish to be excluded from future DaySpring mailings, please click here. Please do not reply to this message as it was sent from an unattended mailbox. If you would like more information on our privacy policy, please read our privacy statement. © copyright 2010 DaySpring® Cards. All rights reserved. DaySpring Cards PO Box 1010 Siloam Springs, AR 72761