Quote of the Week, Calmness in Communication, by John Wesley, 18th Century

*“Though I am always in haste, I am never in a hurry, because I never undertake more work than I can go through with perfect calmness of spirit.”

–John Wesley (1703-1791)

Source: John Wesley, The Letters of the Rev. John Wesley, A.M., ed. John Telford, vol. 6 (London: Epworth Press, 1931), 127.

Reflection: How might cultivating calmness of spirit in our communication help us remain faithful and attentive to God’s presence, even when pressed by urgency or busyness?