Simply put.
How can we
simplify the chaos in our minds these days? We actually have a lot of options,
and we should use as many of them as we can.
I run to the
Word of God. Nothing can comfort me like God’s words to me. Nothing can calm me
like His Spirit being present with me.
But
sometimes I feel like I need to go looking for Him, as if He’s hidden in plain
view but for me to accept the peace He has for me, I have to go in search of
it. Silly, right? But, if I need to head out on a trail, or hike through a
meadow or just go for a drive through the mountains or walk along a beach – that’s
what my head needs to quiet down so I can listen. Those of you who know me
personally know I can be loquacious. I admit it, I can be chatty. But if you
think I’m talkative on the outside, you should hear what’s sometimes going on
the INSIDE of my head! So, if I need to “get away” for a while, then that’s
what I need to do. Dave (my wonderful husband) knows that taking me out into
nature will always fill my “happy tank” – and he’ll take me there when he can
tell I need it. Whether that’s a walk on the trail across the street from where
we live, or someplace a little further away.
And that, my
friends, is where I find the simple things that my brain needs to quiet itself
and hear the still small voice of God. Might that be what you need today?
Go for a
walk, alone or with a friend. It’s been my experience that when I take a friend
(generally my best friend) I have to work more at being quiet. Chat with your friend
– for a while. But leave time to chat with the One that loves you most and
wants more than anything to soothe your soul, quiet your mind and love your
worries away.
I thought I would
share with you a few of my “simply” moments today.
“Therefore,
my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices: my flesh also shall rest in hope.” - Psalm
16:9
“Rest in the
LORD, and wait patiently for him: don’t worry yourself because of the one who
prospers in his way, or because of the man who brings wicked devices to pass…” –
Psalm 37:7
“The LORD your
God in the midst of you is mighty; he will save, he will rejoice over you with
joy; he will rest in his love, he will joy over thee with singing.” – Zephaniah
3:17
“Peace I
leave with you, MY peace I give unto you: not as the world gives peace. Let not
your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27
“…Behold, I
give unto him my covenant of peace: and he shall have it, and his seed after
him…” – Numbers 25:12-13
“…let him
take hold of my strength, that he may make peace with me; and he shall make
peace with me.” – Isaiah 27:5
