Slow Down to Spring Forward

Victor Davis Jr.
Mar 17
3 min read

Time seems to speed up with age—like daylight saving time. You know how during the time change season, we say: “Fall back or spring forward” to indicate which way to shift the time.

But sometimes in life, we simply need to slow down and fall back. I know that’s easier said than done, especially when you're in the middle of a storm, desperate for it to pass. You start believing you can fix things on your own.

Trying to Fix What Only God Can Handle

Reflecting on my own journey, I remember a time when my business was failing. I thought I could single-handedly turn things around—because it felt like God wasn’t listening.

But He was.

So, when I refused to slow down, life forced me to. I ended up injured and unable to work or lead for several months. That season taught me something powerful:

You cannot fix what only God is meant to restore.

The Wait is a Weapon

I prayed for God to turn things around in my business. But, instead of waiting for his intervention, I created additional destruction.

I see the Bible as God’s manual for living. When we move outside of it, we fall out of sync with His will. In Psalm 27:14, the Bible tells us not one, but twice to, “Wait patiently for the Lord.”

God isn’t just telling us to wait; He’s emphasizing that we should expect seasons of "wait" and in life, waiting is always part of the process. While Jesus gives us power and authority to change our situations, some tasks are reserved for God’s hands alone.

It’s in those moments of impatience— when you’re waiting on God to move on your behalf—that He invites you to fast, pray, and persistently seek Him until He responds.

Victory is Coming—But Not at Your Pace

Psalm 66:10–12 reminds us that every test, no matter how hard, leads to victory. But we must stop trying to outrun the pain.

Instead, sit in it.

Learn from it.

Grow through it.

When you eat too fast, you end up with annoyances like hiccups, choking, or not even enjoying the meal. But the best meals are the ones you take your time with—planned, unrushed, and savored, bite by bite.

Think of the Word of God—the Bible—as manna, the spiritual food we rely on for nourishment. Just like a good meal, feast on it slowly and take your time with it. There's no need to rush through it. Let it marinate in your spirit, absorb deeply, and truly nourish your soul.

There is no rush in a process God is perfecting.

Scriptures to Meditate On:

Psalm 27:14 (NLT)“Wait patiently for the Lord. Be brave and courageous. Yes, wait patiently for the Lord.”🔗 Read it here
Psalm 66:10–12 (NLT)“You tested us, purified us like silver... We endured fire and flood, but you brought us to great abundance.”🔗 Read it here
Jeremiah 12:5 (NIV)“If you’ve raced with men and they’ve worn you out, how can you compete with horses?”🔗 Read it here

Reflection Prompt:

Where in your life are you rushing ahead of God? What would change if you slowed down and gave Him the space to move first?

Gentlemen,

Slow down. Trust the process. Let patience have its perfect work—because what God is doing in you takes time, and the result is always worth the wait.

Let’s slow down and E.A.T.!