Do you suffer from this syndrome?

I'm quite curious if anyone else out there suffers from "can't turn my brain off" syndrome.  Medical name: gottastopthinkingsomuchitis.  Symptoms: random thoughts, starting multiple projects and not finishing any of them, trying to rest but unable to completely relax and let go, insomnia.  Treatment: rest.

Sounds simple enough.  Just sit down.  You know, without thinking of all the "but I should be doing's."  Pray.  Worship. Take a quick nap.  Read a book.  Or if you're me, try to do one of those things, but get blindsided by those random thoughts again!

In my devotion time this morning, I was reminded of the need to make time to be with God.  Not just a quick check in, but some quality, quiet, focused time with just Him.  When we're overloaded with activity and have no downtime, we are focused on ourselves.  We fly through the day in survival mode, jumping from one thing to the next.  Suddenly, when God whispers to you to do something, you respond this way, "great, another thing to add to my to do list.  I'd like to help you out God, but I'm too busy!"  We end up missing opportunities to serve Him and bless others.

When we purposely add time to be with the Lord, we become available and more focused on what He wants us to do.  You don't have to live in overdrive everyday.  Get out of survival mode and build in some downtime to your schedule.  You'll be better for it!

Be still and know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10

The eternal God is your refuge,
And underneath are the everlasting arms. Deuteronomy 33:27

Cast all your cares upon Him, for He cares for you.  1 Peter 5:7