Stillness..

" Speak, Lord, in the stillness,

While I wait on thee;

Hushed my heart to listen

In expectancy.

Speak O blessed Master,

In this quiet hour;

Let me see Thy face Lord,

Feel Thy touch of power".

Our lives nowadays are in such a fast track that we forget to even, take a deep breath. The, continuous mental exhaustion, is much much more than physical exhaustion our, grandmothers used to have it during those days. While, we all need this stillness, its rather, very difficult to attain if you have not reached a mark of contentment.

Recently, we are all experiencing a different climate. Hot and dry summers are over, with rains and chilly evenings. One day early in the morning, when my mind was revolving with  a thousand varied questions like a roller-coast, I felt as if someone has laid a heavy stone on my head.  Whenever, such situation of worries creep in, I just visualize a peaceful river. Which I enjoy visiting often. The calm river, which is there in the backyard of my hometown to have an apt solitude at the time of needed stillness. But ; here being in a city with big buildings around and the noise of traffic and other activities, it is very hard to find a solitude. Oh! how I wished if someone would have wrapped around a blanket to have a comfort in this chilly morning. I was sitting near the window and having a cup of coffee when my eyes fell on a egret, standing in the puddle which was formed in front of our house. The egret was standing on one leg with complete stillness that surprised me. Not only for few seconds but for 30-40 minutes. This scene of complete silence and stillness  gave me the insight of the verse I read this morning in Ps 46: 10 He says," Be still, and know that I am God;  The creator of this universe tells us to rest, to be silent, to relax, let all the burdens and everything go away, have a little peace.

Sometimes, it's good to take deep breathe, and attain the quietness and stillness in life. It's good to do meditation, by relaxing your body and nerves, by exhaling out all your worries and tension of this world. Just think yourself to be alone sharing your heart with the creator. Be still, relax, stand at ease, let off everything. Actually, it requires quite a lot of practice. When one attains this stillness, he or she experiences an inner joy, which is far beyond, to express in words. In order to attain it, first and foremost find a solitude place where, the noises and the hustle and bustle of life is totally absent.

God, loves us to spend time in stillness as he loves to talk with you and hear from you. In the bible we can see in many places Jesus spent some of his valuable time in solitude to pray and talk with the father. Even in Matt 6: 6  He says to us, to close the door and pray, all this shows that; He wants us to be silent, calm, and have a quiet atmosphere. Let off, all your burdens, draw  near to God and enjoy His nearness and His presence. Famous Quotes: " Stillness is the activity of letting go, relaxing, letting down your guard, relinquishing control, and sitting with all the shortcomings and undone things in your life." -Arabah Joy.

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Thanks

Ann.