Be Still

 

I discovered another gem while I was rummaging through my old journals.

This was written on a one-day retreat I gave myself about 10 years ago.  I sat down in a room overlooking a garden, and tried to figure out how to spend this time.  I had with me my Bible, journal and my pencil case.  Now what? I asked myself.

You say:
            Be still.

I don’t know if I can remember how to do that Lord.
What must I do God?

You say:
                         Be still.

But surely I must do something Lord?
How shall I pray?
What should I read?
How do I meet you God?

You say:
                                          Be still.

Okay I’m still now Lord.
Now what do I do next God?

You say:
                                                         Be still.
                                                                       Be still.
                                                                                      Be still.

So….
             I stop fighting
                          Stop striving
                                       Stop trying to do the “right” thing
                                                     And wait.

You say:
              Be still.

You hold me.

You say:
              I am God.
                            I love you.

I am:
              Still.