Most of us live our lives in hyper-speed and find ourselves feeling drained. In the midst of the busyness, we even begin to drift spiritually. It's vital that we pause and spend time alone with the Lord through prayer and solitude every day or the speed of the world will skew your understanding of God. Jesus often removed Himself from the world to commune with the Father. We, too, need to take time to remember Who He is, and Whose we are. God created us with core needs or longings that only He can meet, and God will provide these good gifts, if we allow Him. Anxiety, unrest and discontentment will hover over you like a dark cloud if you are not pausing in His presence on a regular basis.