Description 

Main Point:  The pace of life is frenetic, often like a spin cycle--and cultivating a relationship with the Lord takes decided effort away from the rat race.

Synopsis:

• Vignettes of three people are highlighted as they rush here and there and continually rehash to-do lists in their minds.
• Video opens and closes in a Laundromat with focus on a washing machine in the spin cycle.
• Throughout the video—continual lists of things to do are typed on to the screen as the three people go about their day.
• The first person—a college aged student waits for her clothes at the Laundromat, gets money at an ATM machine, makes copies, calls a friend, gets lunch, works on a report and drives—all the while pondering what she has to do.
• The next guy—a teenager sits on his roof talking with his girl friend before engaging in a series of activities—homework, shopping at the record store, band practice and hanging out with the guys watching TV.
• The third person—a young professional commutes by car then public transportation to work, leads a meeting, and works out at the gym. As he runs on the treadmill, his image becomes like a cut out cardboard image.
• Very fast paced video with accompanying music.

Application:

• We need to slow down and smell the roses sometimes.
• The human body is not equipped to go 24/7 but needs times of rest. The soul also needs time to regroup and have peace and quiet.
• This is applicable for all ages because stress impacts everyone.
• God calls us to a time of rest in Him.

Suggested Uses:

• Sermon starter “Is your life out of control?”

Biblical Reference:

Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God.

Runtime:	2:20
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