I am working on a new script for GPK Season 2 that is for Gladys and Lenore based on the scripture, "Be Still and Know that I am God." (Psalm 46:11) This excites me because I think perhaps the greatest gift we can give our children is the gift of stillness. It is, however, a challenging verse for all of us. I hear our Lord say, "Be still and know that I am God. . . " and my mind thinks, "What should I make for dinner?". . . "Be still. . . " and I think, "I'd better finish up the wash." . . . "Be still. . . " the phone rings. . . "Be still. . ." gotta pay the bills . . . "Be still. . . " my son needs a ride. . . "Be still. . ." are they going to be alright? Are they making good and wise decisions? "Be still. . . " did they remember to wear their seat belts? And on and on and on my mind goes!
At times, this scattered mind of mine truly, truly frustrates me, but then I read something very special from, "The Cloud of Unknowing" which was written by a fourteenth century unknown mystic. The writer advises us to not even notice the noisy presence and voices of worry, to essentially look beyond them. . . to look over their shoulder as if you are looking for someone or something. And, of course we are looking for someone. . . we are looking and searching for our precious Lord Jesus.
So when the noisy voices of the world call out to distract you, just look beyond them with your eyes and heart set firmly on the One. The stillness will come as a gift from the One who rewards faithfulness. Look beyond. . . get still (even in the busyness) and know the He is God.
God be with you all!
lisa
