him

as we sit amongst the grass

that brings life to this earth

as we connect on the concrete

that has been a place

a stop on the journey

for so many

you see

is it in the gentleness of a voice

or the abruptness of laughter

the touch in your present state

or simply in our eyes

or is it spelled all over my face

he is more able then I

I because of him

pieces of me

despite these you see him

do you know what you see?

him who is able and greater

he reveals himself in our frames 

see him not me

he alone is good

stillness

Come, behold the works of the Lord, how he 

has brought desolations on the earth. 

He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;

he breaks the bow and shatters the spears;

he burns the chariots with fire.

"Be still, and know that I am God.  

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in the earth!"

The Lord of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our fortress.

Psalm 46:8-11

reflections. . . 

 be still my child. . . still as a sleeping baby. . . a tree untouched by the wind. . . 

be still as the distractions melt away. . . as the tensions of the mind find ease. . . 

Is it easier to know when I am still?

Stillness reflects a posture of humility- being still with open hands as releasing all things to him who is able and trustworthy. Recognizing that he is God. He will be exalted among the nations and in the earth.  It is God who moves and allows us to rest and be still in him. 

Does stillness bring perspective?