Sometimes, the most profound reminders come from the most unexpected places - even behind the counter of a Chick-fil-A.

This week on Sermons on the Side, Richard takes us back to his days working at a mall Chick-fil-A in Birmingham, Alabama, where a sweet coworker named Maria had a simple phrase for him whenever the lunch rush got overwhelming: “Easy Ricardo, easy.”

What started as a gentle reminder in the middle of a chaotic workday has become a lifelong lesson in slowing down, finding peace, and trusting that everything doesn't have to rest on our shoulders.

Through Psalm 131, we explore what it means to quiet our souls before the Lord, resting like a weaned child with its mother. In a world that constantly tells us to hurry, worry, and take control, we're reminded that we have a Heavenly Father who knows our needs and invites us to simply trust Him.

So whether you're overwhelmed, anxious, or just trying to survive the next rush of life, maybe you need to hear Maria's words today, too.

Easy, Ricardo. Easy.

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