We live in a world that glorifies busyness. From the moment we open our eyes in the morning, our minds start racing through a list of things to do before sunset — errands to run, messages to reply to, deadlines to meet, meals to prepare. We move so quickly through our days that we often forget to see the people right in front of us.
But to love — truly love — we must be sensitive to those around us. And sensitivity can’t thrive in a soul that’s always in a hurry.
When we rush, we miss the subtle cues: the quiet sigh from a loved one who’s had a hard day, the unspoken worry behind a friend’s smile, the gentle nudge from the Spirit prompting us to reach out. Love requires presence — a heart that listens, eyes that notice, and a pace that allows space for connection.
Love doesn’t grow in the noise of constant motion; it blossoms in the still moments when we pause long enough to care. Jesus modeled this beautifully. Though He had a divine mission and crowds pressing around Him, He always took time to stop — to listen, to touch, to heal, to love.
Perhaps the invitation today is simple: slow down. Look up from the checklist. Notice the person beside you. Offer a kind word, a listening ear, a smile. These small acts of attention are sacred — they are the purest expression of love.
Because in the end, love isn’t measured by how much we get done, but by how present we are to those who share the journey with us.
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