“The LORD your God is among you, a warrior who saves. He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will be quiet in his love. He will delight in you with singing.” (Zephaniah 3:17 CSB)
A few years ago, fidget spinners were all the rage among children. Supposedly, these little toys were an outlet for restlessness. Kids who had trouble paying attention were soothed by having some form of movement. As students started bringing them into the classrooms, teachers noticed that these toys did not increase focus; instead, they added even more distraction.
The ability to pay attention to one thing at a time is declining among all ages. Restlessness is the norm. Instead of curbing our busyness, we strive to find more and more outlets for fidgeting. Even religion has become hyperactive. Gone are the practices of silence, solitude, surrender, private prayer, contemplation, abstinence, and alone time with God. Everything we do seems to require an approving audience of many.
God is quiet in His love. We recognize His presence in the stillness of our souls. The Lord is near--at the center of all. His power flows without boundaries. He gleefully pours His grace upon us. He calms our restlessness. He soothes our agitation. In His presence we find peace and restoration.
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