Be Still

I sit to write what is on my heart, yet the words won't come. Enough to say that it was a day filled with emotion, heartbreak, frustration and stress, after dinner we headed to the Broadwater for some air and a stroll, hoping to clear our heads and gain some perspective on the events of the day.

The evening was calm, not even a breeze to disturb the surface of the water. It reflected clear, mirror images of the lights on the house boats moored nearby, as the tide came in the light reflections extended like shards of fire upon the surface of the water. We strolled then sat on a bench for a while, awed by the peace and stillness that surrounded us.

The words "Be still and know that I am God" from Psalm 46 v 10 came to mind, and I was reminded of the importance of that. Without stillness I am unable to hear God speak to me through his Word. I am one who likes to make the most of moments, doing things that I enjoy, listening to music, knitting, reading, writing (when I can see!)I have no trouble keeping busy, but that is the problem, whilst I enjoy doing all these things I deprive myself of that precious stillness that I need to pursue my relationship with God. I drown Him out. I am the loser in this situation,even as a proficient, multi-tasking woman, it's hard to listen to someone while one's hands are busy!

Other lights were evident shining in the darkness last night, red and green navigation lights, blinking there to guide 'boaties' through the safe channels, thus avoiding the hidden sandbars and other hazards below the surface of the water. This caused me to think of the guidance that God has provided for us in His Word, to guide us from danger and give us wisdom to help us as we live our lives here on the earth. Just as the 'boaties' would be foolish to ignore the navigation lights, we are foolish if we ignore God's guidance. The lights continue to blink their warnings and God's word is ever present for us.

I don't know about you, but I need all the expert help I can get in order to safely navigate through the ever present hazards and challenges in my life. The world is forever moving the goal posts, I need help that I can depend on, unchanging, dependable, reliable and true.

I returned home refreshed in my thinking and comforted by God's presence. Let me recommend this book to you - The Bible - have a read and surprise yourself with what you find inside the cover - timeless wisdom.

Happy reading

Simply Susan