The One Minute Pause

John Eldredge begins this series "Get Your Life Back!" by reminding us of the importance of benevolent detachment. God did not intend for us to live such exhausting, burdened lives. He calls for us instead to cast our cares upon Him, because it is God who is meant to carry the weight of this world. For practicing benevolent detachment, Eldredge encourages us to incorporate the 1-minute pause into our day-to-day. The 1-minute pause means not getting carried away by thoughts, not even praying, but just letting everything go and allowing our souls to breathe. As Matthew 11 says, in Jesus we will find rest for our souls, for His yoke is easy and His burden is light. 

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Matthew 11:28-30 MSG

^28-30 “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”