by Camilla DeFaria
Today I finished a 50-day devotional. Interestingly, I only realized it when I went
to place the bookmark on what I thought would be tomorrow’s reading. And
instead of feeling accomplished or satisfied, I was immediately hit with
sadness and condemnation. Why? Because I was supposed to finish this
devotional on June 8th—and here I am, 45 days late.
But just as quickly as that condemnation came, so did the peace of God. It
washed over me and I felt embraced by heaven. I heard Him whisper,
“Daughter, you’re fine. You finished it in your time. You showed up—through all
your daily struggles and responsibilities, through all your heaviness and tasks—
you still came and sat with Me. You sought Me, and every time you came, you
found Me. I was here, always, waiting for you.”
In those moments, I received wisdom and peace. I discovered hidden truths and felt His love poured out over me—all of
it. I felt the length, the width, the depth of His love (Ephesians 3:18), and I knew that I had finished exactly when I was
meant to. At my own pace.
And just like that, my heart was at peace. Because I’m not in a race against anyone.
“Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom.” (Psalms 90:12)
Social media seems to dictate the speed we’re supposed to live our lives these days. The oversharing, the global
exposure to people’s life trajectories—it all leads us to compare our own progress to someone else’s, without any regard
for our differences. We forget our unique wiring: our upbringing, culture, experiences, and goals.
Slow can be beautiful. Not as an excuse for laziness, but as a cry to honor our God-given pace.
It reminds me of those speed monitors on the road that show you how fast you’re going. If you don’t check them, you
might be going faster than the limit without realizing it. In life, that unmonitored speed can lead to burnout. We weren’t
designed to overheat or blow up—we were made to endure, to walk with Him.
The joy of the Lord is my strength (Nehemiah 8:10), and He is the only standard I need to measure myself against. Yes, I
can keep growing—from glory to glory (2 Corinthians 3:18). But my comparison must be with Christ, the only One who is
perfect (Matthew 5:48).
His love surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7), and it will guide me into a full and abundant life. A life of discipline,
perseverance, joy, and balance—not one of rushing and dissatisfaction.
Lord, teach me to live at the pace You created me for—not rushing, not dragging, but walking in step with You.
Help me finish the race You have set before me, not according to the world’s timeline, but in the fullness of Your
timing. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.
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