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Thank you for listening to your daily prayer, a podcast dedicated to helping you find the words you need to connect with your father in heaven.

No matter what is going on in your life today, you can trust that

God wants to hear from you. Right after the short word from our sponsor, we will pray through

today's prayer on slowing down this summer. A prayer to slow down this summer, written by Laura Bailey, read by Laura Bailey.

This is what I have observed to be good, that it is appropriate for a person to eat, to drink,

and to find satisfaction in their toysome labor under the sun during the few days of life God has given them. their N. Have you ever heard of the term May Sember?

It is a recent phenomenon in which the end of the school year has become just as hectic as the Christmas season.

A friend shared this revelation and it struck

a chord with me. I could easily relate as I replayed last night's softball game, which we almost missed because we had dance rehearsal, where

a group of moms compared battle plans to survive the next few weeks.

As the end of the school year gives way to summer,

our calendars should be lighter, right?

The programs, parties, and last minute.

Mom, I was supposed to dress up as a lobster today.

Oh, and bring a three-tiered cake.

It's enough to exhaust even the most Pinterest-prepared mom.

I might have exaggerated slightly with my illustration above, but it's not far from our last few weeks. As my legs bounced up and down,

cautiously, I ventured a peak at my calendar for the next few months. Already I saw the series of blocked-off squares,

highlighted notes, and penciled-in bookings. Our calendar bubbled over with good things, but the upcoming commitments made me weary.

I'd blocked off a week for my daughter to go to summer camp, an annual retreat with her best

friend and to learn and grow in Christ.

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