The Urgency of Slowing Down, Laura L. Smith
The Urgency of Slowing Down, Laura L. Smith
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The Urgency of Slowing Down
Biblical Wisdom for Everyday Renewal

Author: Laura L. Smith

Narrator: Chriscynethia Floyd

Unabridged: 6 hr 31 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/03/2024

Synopsis

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.

About The Author

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.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Carolyn on February 12, 2025

A book built for examining your life practice of living intentionally and more slowly in order to focus on Jesus, his good gifts to us here on earth. Reflective questions end each chapter and personal examples are scattered throughout the book. I think it’s worth a revisit to learn new practices for......more

Goodreads review by Amy on November 26, 2024

I was excited to read *The Urgency of Slowing*, gifted by NetGalley, as the premise sounded refreshing and deeply meaningful. Unfortunately, while the book had moments of brilliance, it didn’t fully meet my expectations. The author has a gift for weaving scripture into her writing—these parts were b......more

Goodreads review by Kasey on December 04, 2024

One of the things I love about Laura L. Smith’s books is how practical and nonjudgmental they are. Her advice is very much in the lane of “do what works for you” rather than placing value on a particular scripted way of life. For example, she talks about the spiritual practice of fasting but reminds......more

Goodreads review by Suzie on February 07, 2025

It was definitely an emotional journey with this book. I was very curious because I don't have much experience with this type of book, and I can honestly say it was both motivational and educational. The biggest advantage? The author shows us how we can integrate the Bible into our everyday lives, wh......more

Goodreads review by Amy on January 04, 2025

The Urgency of Slowing Down was a great book to read in December and prepare for the new year. I feel that I am doing better by not overscheduling my life, but this book offered me more advice on how to prioritize my time. Our Daily Bread published this book, but it is not a daily devotion as many of......more

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