Archive for 2010
Be Still –
I”m looking forward to a whole lot of stillness time as I fly to South Carolina tomorrow morning to spend Christmas with my parents, little sister, brother and family friends, Uncle Keith and Aunt Rita, who are as close as family (hence the titles 
).
I’m glad to be able to get away and slow down for the holidays and to focus:
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.
Psalm 46:10
Being Vulnerable –
Conversations where I can share the burdens that have been pressing in on the edge’s of my soul and where the person I am talking to shares openly and responds kindly to the things I am frightened to share…
those conversations leave me feeling slightly breathless and filled with a quiet wonder.
I’m thankful for the gift of language and the gift of a person who listens well, shares openly and is willing to talk about things easier left unsaid.
Resting Places
God provides resting places as well as working places. Rest, then, and be thankful when He brings you, wearied, to a wayside well.
L.B. Cowman
thankfulness
During worship at church yesterday as my mind flipped through the pages of my memory:
Logos II, BFA, moments of profound healing during counseling, laughing with my family, my friendships where I am known & and know, where I am loved and love… the heights & the depths…
I thought of God’s presence and guidance through all these seasons and as the music filled the auditorium, I found myself struggling to sing and so I settled into silence as my heart expanded and filled my chest. My closed eyes misted and while I couldn’t articulate all I was feeling – a single phrase emerged from my heart.
thank you God.