Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life

Hurry is the great enemy of spiritual life in our day. You must ruthlessly eliminate hurry from your life

In his book "The Life You've Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People," John Ortberg emphasizes the importance of slowing down and eliminating hurry from our lives in order to cultivate a deeper spiritual life. Ortberg argues that in our fast-paced, technology-driven society, hurry has become the great enemy of spiritual growth and connection with God.

Ortberg believes that hurry is a barrier to experiencing true intimacy with God because it prevents us from being fully present in the moment. When we are constantly rushing from one task to the next, we miss out on the opportunities to connect with God and experience His presence in our lives. Hurry distracts us from the things that truly matter and keeps us from living in alignment with our values and beliefs.