Devotionals
Recently I visited a childhood friend who has gone through several stressful, life-shattering changes in the past year. He retired from the pastorate and experienced the sudden death of his young, married daughter. My friend invited me to join him at their home for coffee and conversation. As we chatted a CD was softly playing in the background and a mini-waterfall (Home Depot version) was subtly filling the room with the sounds of a “babbling brook”.
The setting was very soothing, very pastoral, and we found ourselves reflecting on the struggles of life and the goodness of God. I was able to relax, breath deeply and enjoy the fellowship of another pilgrim making his way “home”. We asked hard questions. We felt “at home” enough to answer them too.
We, in our advancing years, are both becoming much more reflective and contemplative. And we’re enjoying that change!
How about you? Do you take the opportunity to slow down enough to reflect on where you’ve been, where you’re at and where you’re going? Do it!
“Be still and know that I am God.” (Psalm 46:10)
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Our heavenly, all-knowing, all powerful Father, seems to be speaking currently to several concerning silence and being quiet before him. Then again, He has always encouraged his children to "Be still and know that I am God."
You are very fortunate. That "at home" feeling you speak of is such a precious thing to find. I'm glad you and your friend can share it. And I'm glad he can discuss "hard" things and still see God's goodness. You've blessed me most graciously with this article. Thank you.
David, We all need to quit striving and rest in His arms. Stress can cause all types of illnesses. Thanks for the reminder. God Bless!
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