In the name of Jesus Christ, who was never in a hurry, we pray, O God, that you will slow us down, for we know that we live too fast. With all of eternity before us, make us take time to live--time to get acquainted with You, time to enjoy Your blessings, and to to know each other.

Peter Marshall quoted in PATCHES OF GODLIGHT: FATHER TIM'S FAVORITE QUOTES collected by Jan Karon.