Be still and know that I am God Ps46:10
In the stillness of your Grace
In the echo of your Word
Throbbing through the ancient heart
Falling through your endless stars
Landing here inside your love
Prostrate myself before your Will
My all, my God, my all
In the glory of your love
Father here upon my knees
Trembling as I cry, “Come in.”
Your answer, “Here am I.”
Light within my darkened place
I came to you, seeking me
Offering my soul unreigned
In surrender of my will
Landing here inside your love
Prostrate myself before your Will
My all, My God, my all
"Still"-- Hebrew: raphah. idle, let drop, abandon, relax, refrain, forsake, let go, be quiet
Be idle before Me; let drop your defenses; abandon your arguments; relax against My chest; refrain from talking or questioning; forsake your desires and dreams; let go your fears; and be quiet before Me.
As I ran the other morning I imagined God saying this to me as I was spending the whole time talking to Him. I told Him what I was feeling and released it to Him. I prayed for all the things/family/friends/students/ministries/cities/nations... on My heart. I thanked Him and praised Him. I worshipped Him in every way -- except the one way where He could reveal Himself to me... I forgot to just be still.
Isn't it amazing how much of our day we devote to Not being still? Try it. It's hard, but the rewards are amazing and very deep.
posted by TreeRoo @ 7:04 PM
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2 Comments:
I imagine that it must be very nice to be able to spend that time exercising both your body and your soul. It sounds very peaceful.
Of course, I'm amazed that anyone can think anything other than, "I'm (puff, puff)going to (puff, puff)die!" while running, but some of us are in better shape than others. ;-)
Deena
ROFL it beats the "Wow, I must be almost done my run now. How long has it been? Groan 62 seconds??; 1/32 of a mile??!!" Then follows the ardent prayer, "Oh Lord, deliver me through this run..." LOL
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