John 3:16 (KJV) โ€œFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.โ€ Plan of Salvation in the foot notes

Slower Living in a Fast-Paced World

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Well, hey there sugar. Come on in, kick off your shoes, and letโ€™s have us a little heart-to-heart over a warm cup of something comforting. You ever feel like the worldโ€™s just movinโ€™ too fast? Like you blink and itโ€™s already Christmas again, the dishes are never-ending, and your phoneโ€™s chirpinโ€™ before your feet even hit the floor? Mercy, Iโ€™ve been there.

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But hereโ€™s what Iโ€™ve learned: you donโ€™t have to keep up with the chaos. You can choose a slower life. You can wake up and put your hands in the dirt instead of scrolling. You can spend a morning canning peaches or watering tomatoes instead of hustlinโ€™ for someone elseโ€™s dream. Slower living isnโ€™t lazyโ€”itโ€™s sacred. Itโ€™s choosing to savor the good stuff, to be present, to breathe deep and actually taste the sunshine in your tea.

Now donโ€™t get me wrongโ€”it takes grit to go against the grain. Folks might not understand why youโ€™d rather make your own bread than buy it or why youโ€™re sittinโ€™ in your garden talkinโ€™ to your chickens like theyโ€™re your coworkers (and honestly, they kind of are). But when you start living slow, you start living true. And darlinโ€™, there ainโ€™t nothinโ€™ more rebellious or beautiful than that.

So hereโ€™s your reminder, from my porch to yours: itโ€™s okay to unplug, to rest, to tend to the simple and sacred. Let the world spin fast if it wants toโ€”you just keep strollinโ€™ at your own holy pace.

Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)
โ€œTo every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven.โ€

This verse reminds us that we donโ€™t have to rushโ€”weโ€™re allowed to live in rhythm with the seasons God has set, not the speed of the world around us.

Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
โ€œBe still, and know that I am God.โ€

A gentle nudge to slow down, be present, and trust that we donโ€™t have to do all the things, all the time. Stillness is holy.

Matthew 11:28-30 (KJV)
โ€œCome unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you restโ€ฆ For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.โ€

For every weary heart feeling stretched too thin, this is Jesusโ€™ personal invitation to embrace rest, simplicity, and peace.

Love, Granny B โค๏ธ

๐ŸŒฟ The Plan of Salvation 1. Godโ€™s Love and Purpose for You God created you to be in relationship with Him and to have eternal life. John 3:16 (KJV) โ€œFor God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.โ€ Jeremiah 29:11 (KJV) โ€œFor I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord, thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.โ€ 2. The Problem: Our Sin Separates Us from God All people have sinned, and sin causes spiritual deathโ€”separation from God. Romans 3:23 (KJV) โ€œFor all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God.โ€ Romans 6:23 (KJV) โ€œFor the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.โ€ 3. The Solution: Jesus Paid the Price for Our Sin Jesus Christ lived a sinless life and died in our place. He rose from the dead, defeating sin and death. Romans 5:8 (KJV) โ€œBut God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.โ€ 1 Peter 2:24 (KJV) โ€œWho his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness: by whose stripes ye were healed.โ€ 4. Our Response: Receive Jesus by Faith We are saved by grace through faith, not by our works. We must personally receive Christ into our hearts. Ephesians 2:8โ€“9 (KJV) โ€œFor by grace are ye saved through faith; and that not of yourselves: it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast.โ€ Romans 10:9โ€“10 (KJV) โ€œThat if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.โ€ 5. The Result: A New Life in Christ When you accept Jesus, you are made new and begin a lifelong relationship with God. 2 Corinthians 5:17 (KJV) โ€œTherefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.โ€ John 1:12 (KJV) โ€œBut as many as received him, to them gave he power to become the sons of God, even to them that believe on his name.โ€ โœจ Would You Like to Pray? If youโ€™ve never accepted Jesus as your Savior, you can do it right now. A simple prayer from the heart might sound like this: โ€œLord Jesus, I know I am a sinner and I need Your forgiveness. I believe You died for my sins and rose again. I trust You as my Savior and invite You into my heart and life. Help me to turn from my sin and follow You. Thank You for saving me. Amen.โ€
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