from Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, by Geri and Peter Scazzero

Many of us are eager to develop our relationship with God.  The problem, however, is that we can't stop long enough to be with Him.  And if we aren't busy, we feel guilty that we are wasting time and not being productive.  It is like being addicted -- not to drugs or alcohol -- but to tasks, work and doing.

But God is offering us a way to deeply root ourlives in Him.  This can be found in two ancient disciplines going back thousands of years -- the Daily Office and Sabbath.  When placed inside present-day Christianity, the Daily Office and Sabbath are groundbreaking, counter-cultural acts that go against the grain of our fast-paced Western culture.

Stopping for the Daily Office and Sabbath is not meant to add another "to do" to our already busy schedules.  It is the resetting of our entire lives toward a new destination -- God Himself.  These practices enable us to stay attunded to God's presence throughout our days and weeks.