Looking at the calendar the other day, I found it hard to believe we are already going to be entering into July. What happened to June? All my good intentions of mulching the garden, taking a trip to the lake and decluttering the garage have fallen by the wayside. With only two glorious summer months remaining I feel the urgency rise inside me to kick up my plans and grasp every ounce out of the warmer weather I can. But amidst the frenzy of trying to plan, I was reading in "Abiding in Christ" by Tozer. He emphasizes the stillness of the soul. "One would think that no message could be more beautiful or welcome than this; that we may rest and be quiet, and that our God will work for us and in us. And yet how far this is from being the case! How slow many are to learn that quietness is the source of highest activity-the secret of all true abiding in Christ!" Hmm. I realize he is right but maybe I can practice quietness in the long winter months? I do see the wisdom in being quiet in the soul. Rushing around and never allowing myself to be still ends up hurting me in the long run. It deprives me of sweet fellowship with the Savior and the guidance from Him I so desperately need. So, I will set aside my planning for now and just be still in the presence of the Lord. Sitting on the porch, listening to the birds and feeling the warm kiss of the summer breeze brings my soul back to a place of peace. I hope you also find peace amongst the busyness of summer!
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Mary Ball
6/24/2021 02:44:19 pm
Kris, you right. It is difficult to be still in the summer. But you idea of sitting on the porch is a awesome way to be still and know God.
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