Have you ever wished that you could push the pause

button on life? The fantastical pace of our lives is something we

both love and hate. We love being in motion. We love the sense of

accomplishment. Some of us love the rapid changes that occur in our

fast-paced society. But sometimes we hate the pace of our lives.

Sometimes we want to stop everything just long enough to catch our

breath. And sometimes we want everything around us to stop

changing. You may be surprised to learn that there are times when

God wants you to stop changing too. That may sound

counter-intuitive for someone who is growing in her relationship

with Christ. But occasionally God says to us, “Push pause! Don’t

move! Stay right where you are!” This week we wrap up the first

half of 1 Corinthians by reminding each other that there are times

God wants us to hit the pause button. Pause long enough to make

sure that you are devoted, not divided or distracted. I. Pause

(7:17-28) II. Pause to make sure you are Undistracted (7:29-31)

III. Pause to make sure you are Undivided

(7:32-40)