He never rushed a song, or a walk, or a prayer. Part of the reason people found it healing to be with him was this quality, which was highly contagious. We think of it as being rested or unhurried, which it is. But it is the effect resting has on the soul: it gives it peace. Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” When you give your soul rest, you open it to the peace Jesus intends for you.
