https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/you-have-permission-to-slow-down
The Bible is God's breathed-out Book ( 2 Timothy 3:16 ), to be breathed in by us as we catch our breath for the day. When we "slow down" and meditate, memorize, and study Scripture at an unhurried, even leisurely pace, we are not engaging with it in a foreign, unexpected way.

https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2018/08/17/the-simple-blessing-of-slowing-down
The Simple Blessing of Slowing Down. August 17, 2018. by Glynnis Whitwer. "But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law.". Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) A slower life sounds delightful! Maybe that's why farmhouse living is such a

https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/four-reasons-to-slow-down
Why Slow Down. Reflecting on this little experiment highlights four reasons why we need to slow down and cultivate the spiritual fruit of patience, especially in the twenty-first century. 1. We are pursuing transformation, not information. As Eugene Peterson says, "A disciple is a learner, but not in the academic setting of a schoolroom

https://undoubtedgrace.com/bible-verses-about-slowing-down/
Slow Down Your Mind. Another impactful bible verse about slowing down comes from Matthew 6:33-34 (ESV), which says, "But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you. Therefore do not be anxious about tomorrow, for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.".

https://everydayservant.com/top-21-bible-verses-slow/
Luke 12:27-28. Consider the lilies, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin, yet I tell you, even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. But if God so clothes the grass, which is alive in the field today, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, how much more will he clothe you, O you of little faith!

https://healthyspirituality.org/six-strategies-for-slowing-down-to-be-with-god/
Silence is the pause in me when I am near to God. Arvo Part. Deep breathing. Taking an oxygen break calms me, turns the volume down and helps me slow down to be with God. I breath in silence and expel noise. [Tweet "Taking an oxygen break calms me, turns the volume down and helps me slow down to be with God.

https://www.crosswalk.com/devotionals/crosswalk-devo/your-life-needs-your-unique-god-made-pace-the-crosswalk-devotional.html
Ask God today if you need to slow down for a minute, change your pace, or shift gears. Ask him what he wants just for you. And then boldly, confidently run with endurance your race at his pace.

https://www.cru.org/storylines/2021/may/slowing-down-being-close
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. These commandments that I give you today are to be on your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up.". Deuteronomy 6:4-7.

https://jenroland.com/2018/10/11/shifting-lanes-for-a-slower-pace-of-life-gods-road-signs/
Tell me to slow down if you think. That the road that I'm ons' goin' nowhere. Tell me to slow down if you know. That I'm goin' too fast for my own good. Tell me to slow down. If the way is leadin' to a dead end. Tell me to slow down turn around. Let me change the way I'm goin'. Oh, I don't want to let go.

https://pastorrick.com/five-ways-to-slow-down/
Here are five steps to help: Learn Contentment. Philippians 4:11 says, "I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances" (NIV). You can't slow down when you're chasing contentment. Realize in your heart you have everything you need in Christ. Listen Before Speaking. James 1:19 says, "Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to

https://www.churchnotesapp.com/blog/finding-rest-in-god-how-to-slow-down-and-embrace-his-presence
Finding Rest in God's Presence ‍. ‍ When we slow down and seek God in our everyday lives, He will meet us there, providing us with the rest and comfort that we need. By engaging in scripture, prayer, and meditative practices, we can make space for God in our lives, allowing us to be mindful of His spirit and embrace the peace that He provides.

https://newfoundfaith.org/slow-down-take-your-time/
So, God was making it clear to Abraham what He was doing, and I believe that if you were to slow down, the Lord will make it clear to you what He is doing for you. Now, Abraham's response during this conversation was one of disbelief - he fell on his face in laughter as he questioned God.

https://www.openhorizons.org/my-slow-god-practicing-slowness-as-walking-in-gods-loving-light.html
Slow is Beautiful. (Jay McDaniel, July 27, 2021) Practicing Slowness: Walking. with the Patient Side of God. . Practicing slowness is like listening to the sound of snow falling. It is to listen, to be kind, to enjoy beauty, to be unhurried, to dance slowly in the light of divine love, in order to help mend a broken world.

https://everydayservant.com/top-13-bible-verses-slowing-down-and-waiting-for-god/
Psalm 40:1-17. To the choirmaster. A Psalm of David. I waited patiently for the Lord; he inclined to me and heard my cry. He drew me up from the pit of destruction, out of the miry bog, and set my feet upon a rock, making my steps secure. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God. Many will see and fear, and put their trust in

https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/grow-your-faith-in-this-season-by-slowing-down.html
In slowing down, there is time to remember that our lives are not our own. We were bought with the precious blood of Christ on the cross. When we trust in the finished work of Jesus, who paid the debt that our sins demanded, we become a new creation. The old life is gone, the new has come ( 2 Corinthians 5:17 ).

https://pastorrick.com/two-times-when-god-wants-you-to-take-it-slow/
Let's think about two more times when God wants you to slow down. First, move slowly when you're making any major decision. The book of Proverbs says a lot about this. Proverbs 21:29 says, "Wicked people bluff their way, but God's people think before they take a step" (CEV). And Proverbs 4:26 says, "Ponder the path of your feet

https://www.ulc.org/ulc-blog/signs-god-is-telling-you-to-slow-down
One of the biggest signs that you're doing too much too fast is the fact that you do not have time for spiritual fulfillment. You should never feel as if you don't pray enough, attend church enough or read your Bible enough. If you're always too tired to engage in these activities, it may be God's way of telling you to slow down and

https://relevantmagazine.com/life5/6-reasons-you-seriously-need-slow-down/
Unless you move at God's speed, you won't see the world through God's lens. It's time to slow down. I don't believe God is impressed with an exhaustion. He isn't glorified when you take on so many responsibilities that your soul floods with unrest and discontentment. Feeling burnt out isn't a badge of faithfulness.

https://mercymultiplied.com/5-ways-to-slow-down-and-focus-on-god/
Tips to get in the Word: Mark a specific time on your calendar or planner. Treat God as a real human being you are meeting for coffee. You wouldn't stand up a best friend for a coffee date to catch up, I hope! So, don't stand God up once you commit an hour to Him.

https://relevantmagazine.com/faith/want-hear-god-slow-down/
In short, God wants Elijah to slow down and seek Him. He is not responding to Elijah's sense of urgency. The problem is this: when prayer is born of urgency, we're dictating the questions God needs to answer rather than listening for the counsel He wants to give. In a very real way, our urgency and busyness often keep us from hearing from

https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2016/10/10/slow-down-and-listen
Slow Down and Listen. "Be still, and know that I am God! I will be honored by every nation. I will be honored throughout the world.". Psalm 46:10 (NLT) The words "Be still" will now forever remind me of my mom. "We're home and fine," I quickly called to tell her one day. I was always rushing. She simply wanted confirmation we had

https://www.sermoncentral.com/sermons/slowing-down-tim-smith-sermon-on-time-128211
Psalm 46:10 says, "Be still and know that I am God.". You get to know God when you slow down, be quiet and become still. When you're not still all your circuits are busy and you can't hear God. All that activity creates too much noise in your life. If you don't slow down, you will never get to know God.

https://hopejoyinchrist.com/quiet-time-with-god/
2.3 Verses About Quiet Time With God. 3 Creative Ways to Slow Down Your Quiet Time With God. 3.1 Read Slowly. 3.2 Think it Through. 3.3 Write It Out. 3.4 Pray About It. 3.5 Take Scripture Verse by Verse or Focus On a Topic. 3.6 Respond To It. 3.7 Bible Journal.

https://www.openbible.info/topics/slowing_down
In the beginning, God created the heavens and the earth. The earth was without form and void, and darkness was over the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the face of the waters. And God said, "Let there be light," and there was light. And God saw that the light was good. And God separated the light from the darkness.

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/06/27/biden-debate-opening-concerns-00165595
"It was a slow start, that's obvious to everyone. I'm not going to debate that point," Vice President Kamala Harris told CNN's Anderson Cooper an hour after the debate wrapped. "I'm