If Jesus took time away from the demands of life for stillness, rest, and prayer, shouldn't His followers do the same? Yet living in a whirlwind of constant motion is all too familiar. Our many responsibilities and relationships are important: we want to go to our child's game and say yes to that assignment at work and help lead that group at church. But when we go, go, go at the world's pace, the anxiety and burnout start to weigh on our souls. Laura Smith invites you to pause, exhale, and explore what the Bible says about slowing down. With scriptural insights and relatable personal stories, Laura offers practical habits for resisting the hectic and holding on to the slow. Packed with different ways Christians over the centuries have tapped into the abundant life of Jesus, 24 short chapters lay out spiritual and physical practices such as prayer, Sabbath, saying no, gratitude, decluttering, celebration, and worship. If you're tired of the crazy pace of your life but don't know how to get off the merry-go-round, The Urgency of Slowing Down is for you. Take a few minutes each day to read a chapter so you can learn to slow down right where you are to look for God, listen for His voice, and fill your heart and mind with His presence. Author and speaker Laura L. Smith leads women to tear down lies so they can walk in Christ's truth. Laura loves Jesus, her Prince Charming of a husband, their four kids, music, a good book, almond milk mochas, dark chocolate, and travel. She lives in the college town of Oxford, Ohio, where you'll find her running the wooded trails, teaching Bible studies, or going on a sunset walk with her family. Her previous books include Holy Care for the Whole Self: Biblical Wisdom for Mental and Spiritual Well-Being and Restore My Soul: The Power and Promise of 30 Psalms. Visit her website at www.laurasmithauthor.com.