Slow Motion

Life is about to slow down, and I'm so excited. 

It's difficult for me to slow down - I want to live life to the fullest and don't want to miss a thing, but at the same time I also keep things fast because it quiets my mind and keeps me on a strong path forward. 

But January has been ridiculous. As I stood backstage at the arena yesterday before our Globetrotters performance, I looked out at the audience and all I could think about was my kids. My husband. My friendships. My heart ached to be at church and I couldn't stop thinking about last night's dinner plates still left abandoned on the dining room table. 

I am taking a sabbatical from ministry Feb 8-March 8. A whole month! :) I love royal stage so much, and I want to continue to love it....so I need this month. I'm going to stop ignoring God's command to rest. 

I haven't taken a 100% break since 2010. I was working from India, I always answer texts on vacations, I've never been completely unavailable before. I am so looking forward to answering to God and God alone for a month. Royal Stage is so strong and healthy right now, and I think a fresh perspective will make it even better. 

It's so hard to not feel guilty though. 

Regardless, I'm looking forward to this. I'm going to organize every nook and cranny of the house. I'm going to spend intentional time with my kids. I have friendships to further and invest in. I'm going to make meal plans and cook often. 

I am so grateful for royal stage. I'm also grateful for my Jesus, on the dance floor or off. I'm eager to accept the challenge to slow down.....it's very difficult for me. 

But I like to do hard things.