I love the imagery of God leading me by the water. I come back to that theme and imagery repeatedly. Perhaps it is because I grew up in MN—where water abounds. The land of sky blue waters. Perhaps it is because we as humans are what is it 75% water? Perhaps it is because I lived an hour drive from the ocean for many years. I find it so easy to be still and wait for God when I am near the water.
But I reside in the desert. However there are places where I find water. The above photo was taken on the campus of my husband’s college alma mater. We spent many hours walking the campus over the years. When I spend time in the middle of my day speaking with God and listening to Him, He gives me repose.
I have found, once again, that spending time (in person, on the phone, or electronically) with a supportive friend, I am also given repose. Albeit a different kind of repose, but still oh so restorative. I get so wrapped up some days in my ‘things to do list’ that I neglect my time for restoration. But I can only push that just so long. Then God reminds me. Oh He reminds me in my heart in ways that I cannot overlook or miss. Today He reminded me. Time to sit down, put my feet up on the couch, and pray. Blessings to you.
Wow. You SO could repost this for this week’s photo challeng: peaceful! I think I shall re-read this before bed tonight and sleep the better because of it! 🙂 Thanks!
Thanks for the great idea. You are the best. Hope you had a good night’s sleep 🙂
Oh, I forgot to re-read it and slept about 3 hours, and fitfully. My bad! Just read it again, though, and am ztarting to doz-z-z-z-z . . . 😉
Good! I am glad I was able to put you back to sleep! ;-).
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nice and serene.
it was such a peaceful day and walk!
Yesterday I felt compelled to go sit for a bit in the chapel at the hospital. I closed my eyes and said, Hi Lord. I heard Him whisper Psalm 62. I left my chair to get the bible off the ledge to read.
Find rest, O my soul, in God alone:
my hope comes from him.
He alone is my rock and my salvation:
he is my fortress, I will not be shaken.
My salvation and my honor depend on God;
he is my mighty rock and, my refuge.
I was so touched while I read this. I simply took out a few minutes to sit with Him and say Hi and he met me. Forever leading us…
Thanks for the picture.
i just love that psalm. “I will not be shaken”..the psalmist was so determined.