Fears and Tears

On my recent trip out of state, I had an opportunity for some alone time. The Lord spoke to my heart, in a still, quiet voice, with an invitation to put down the cell phone, the book I had brought, and just be. To enter into a place where I rest in Him.

Rest in Him alone, man knows no peace in the world but, he has no disturbance when he is with God. St. Bernard of Clairvoux.

It took some time to get my mind in a peaceful place, where I was not overrun and overwhelmed with a lot of thoughts that brought me out of the peace of Christ.

It is a choice to follow Him into the silence where my body and soul long to be, a place to be loved and cared for. A place where I can be vulnerable with the One who knows me better than anyone. Where I can lean into His open arms and find rest.

He knows what brings me joy, He knows what makes me sad. He shows me where He has poured out His grace in the midst of suffering.

In the past, I have struggled with feeling alone, of longing for a friend, someone who will ease my loneliness, but over the years, the Lord has slowly been calling me to a place where I feel at peace. A place where I am content with the life He has called me to.

I give You thanks, honor and praise, my God and Lord, for providing a time of rest in such a beautiful setting. Amen.

The Lord is my shepherd; there is nothing I lack. In green pastures he makes me lie down; to still waters he leads me; He restores my soul. Psalm 23:1-3