Be Still like the Lake

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By Ron Bender© 2008, 2013

Have you ever meditated on Scripture in the nature setting it describes? God reveals himself and his purposes for us in his Holy Bible and through his creation.  The Psalms especially show us this. We can do this Morning noon and night which is a favorite spiritual practice of mine.

For instance, many times in the early morning I have met with Jesus by meditating on “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) early in the morning by the pond on the Hoover farm.

The image of the still water is imbedded deep in my conscious and my prayers.  It draws me into the quiet.  It opens my heart to listen.  It centers me in God’s presence.  It reflects heaven to me in surprising ways.

And it inspired a prayer poem: “Be Still.”

Be Still

Be still as the lake at Dawn

In a world that wakes to alarms and agendas:

Quietly rest so you can listen;

Breathe and open to your soul;

Wait patiently to receive what is to come,

Softly absorb the light as a looking glass.

~

Be still to know the I AM;

Let the “rush hour” pass by your silence:

The Voice whispers to create Life;

It swims and plays deep within you;

As holy feet step upon your waters

Heaven’s Face smiles upon you

– and out from you.

~

Be still as the lake at Dawn;

Be still to know the I AM;

In a world that wakes to alarms and agendas

Let the “rush hour” pass by your silence.

~

Quietly rest so you can listen:

The Voice whispers to create Life;

Breathe and open to your soul

It swims and plays deep within you.

~

Wait patiently to receive what is to come,

As holy feet step upon your waters;

Softly absorb the light as a looking glass,

Heaven’s Face smiles upon you

– and out from you.

~

More Bible Bytes

“Be still and know” is an abiding prayer based on Psalm 46:10 that is a little, power-packed spiritual vitamin!

Another way to pray God’s Word, “Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10), is with relaxed, deep breathing. To learn how to do this read my article, “Breath Prayer.”

 

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