Be Still

Today was a rough day. True, there have been worse, but life is just so busy. There doesn't seem to be time to think anymore, not to mention pray. And so this afternoon found me exhausted, short-tempered and ready to go home. But God had other plans. Instead of relaxing at home, I found myself waiting alone in the bakkie for about an hour. As fate would have it, my cell phone battery was about to give up the ghost, leaving me with time on my hands, and no distractions with which to fill it. As I was about to lament my dismal situation, it dawned on me that I'd been falling short as far as spending time with God was concerned. I realised that this was the perfect opportunity to just spend time pouring out my heart to God, and being still in His presence. What a blessing! I used some of my limited remaining battery power to read from the inspired pen on issues I have been grappling with of late, and spent the rest of the time in prayer. I realised what I've been missing. It was amazing to return to that place where I've been before, that relationship with God I once had. Yet again I am overwhelmed by that Love that will not let me go. Relentlessly pursuing, calling to my heart, seeking to save me. I am brought to see once more what is truly important in life:

"Be still, and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10