by Nan Jones

I rocked back and forth on the porch swing, the simple rhythm soothing my spirit, refreshing my tired body. I closed my eyes and thought about the Lord.

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You are wonderful, Lord. Your love embraces me with a comforting warmth. I’m so thankful for You.

I sat quietly, closed my eyes, and steadied my heart. A sweet breeze kicked up, rustling the wind chimes, sending them into song. A celestial melody filled the air. The cardinal chirping in a wild cherry across the way joined in. Out back a woodpecker drummed on our apple tree, adding percussion to the symphony. I’m certain the strings section buzzed in and out of my irises. Oh my! What a heavenly chorus of praise to the Creator.

I could sense His lovely Presence surrounding me.

Because of Jesus, we can know our God. We can know His voice and His love. Isn’t that amazing? What love is this that we can walk with the Creator of the Universe? What love, indeed!

I kept my eyes closed and listened to nature’s song of praise. In the quiet of the moment I heard Him whisper, “Be still and know that I am God.”*

Be still. Cease striving. Rest in His lovely Presence.

*Psalm 46:10

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