Quieting our Crowded Lives

Even after losing my job, it seems that other things rush in to fill the vacuum created in it's place. One would think I have a good deal of time on my hands to pour into this business, but it seems I am busier than ever, with less to show for it. (Ok, maybe less disciplined is a better description, but we will let that remain unsaid.)
A friend recently reminded me that "busyness is the enemy of progress". If that's true, I concluded based on the Word, that "quietness must be the foundation for strength and success".
This past weekend we went to a park not far from our house. It contains a nearly empty lake, biking trails, and endless stretches of quietness. Though I have only been twice, every time I am in such a place, I am rejuvenated, because God reminds me I don't need all the trappings of the world to satisfy me.
Though He exists everywhere, even amongst the bustle of our normal busy lives, He is most noticeable to me when I am still and away from all things man-made. Despite the fact I am not really the outdoorsy-type, I find that when I am surrounded by His handiwork, I feel closer to Him and understand His heart more.
I have a good deal of decision-making to do this week...as I know many of you out there do...Let us rejoice in Him no matter what happens.

Watching and Waiting (patiently),
Rachel

PS
Below is today's card...this one is made completely of leftover supplies!










Here is a close-up of the wording...