Wow, Christmas is rapidly approaching. I can physically and emotionally feel the stress and the anxiety. I really don’t believe this is what God intended.
For my today, I want to stop, in silence and listen, remember, recall and consider…You.
As I look outside it is, in my world, a perfect day. It is cloudy, foggy, crisp and drippy. The leaves cover the ground and my car in the beauty of the autumn colors. Sookie and Tahoe are happy in it also. This weather, the feel, the silence gives me peace.
Psalm 8:1 and 3-4: “Oh Lord, Oh Lord, how majestic is Your Name in all the earth. Who have displayed Your splendor above the Heavens.” Verses 3-4,”When I consider Your heavens, the work of Your fingers which You ordained; What is man that You take thought of him, and the son of man that You care for him.?”
“Your splendor”….that is today for me. Sometimes, especially when I am driving and I am alone, I look around and see the beauty. I have to tell the Lord, “What an amazing thing You did today. the colors, the trees, the sky and clouds.” To me it is artistry at its utmost finest. In weather like this, there is also silence. Nothing works better to clear my head. Take a deep breath and really listen. I have said this before, but I feel bares repeating…I tell the Lord, in silence, “I love You and He answers back, “I love you, too” without a word.
Out my window right now, the wind is rustling the leaves on an old oak. Immediately, my head hears that song from the Disney movie, “Pocahontas”. ” Can you paint with all the colors of the wind?” and He answers back in silence…”Why yes, yes I can.”
I love this post! I love the silent moments. My pastor was just talking about silence this past Sunday. It got very quiet in church for just a moment and our pastor said that’s the Holy Spirit speaking.
Thanks for sharing Barb! What a special relationship we can have with our Father, it’s fun to hear how that relationship played out today in your “neck of the woods”!
Love you, Jen
I agree… When I drive by myself in the car, I love to turn down the music, and pray. I feel His peace in those moments.
Glad you could have a quiet day during this busy season, and that it was foggy and cozy for you. That tree at your house is so beautiful, and perfect for you.
I adore God’s gifts of art He provides daily for us in nature. The trees, the mountains, the lakes, the sunsets… They sometimes take my breath away.