Reflections

“I know the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is right beside me.” (Psalm 16:8 NLT)

Have you ever sat quietly near a lake and looked at all the reflections? Or are you one of those people who feels the need to skip rocks or shout across the expanse to hear your own echo? Perhaps you cannot enjoy a lake without going out on the water in a motorized boat, fishing, drinking, or being dragged behind on a flotation device. Most of us have difficulty being still. It feels passive and useless. We feel the need to always be doing something, even if it is unproductive.

Worrying is like churning the waters up--it may feel like we are doing something, but it merely muddles up everything. Listening and responding to the echoes of our own fears only increases our uneasiness. Meditation is like sitting still and looking at the reflections of a placid lake. It allows us to notice all that is present. When we listen to the silence, we hear God’s voice. When we look at the stillness, we see that He is right by our side. When we remain quiet, we are enveloped in His peace.

Lord, help us to cease striving. May we rest in confidence by Your side.