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'God is not in the great and strong wind, or the scorching fires of agitated feeling, but in the soft, almost imperceptible breeze of calmness. ' S. Francis de Sales, Bishop and Prince of Geneva, Annency 1603
What is the average day like for you? On a weekday, mine consists of the school run, an ever present to do list, daily writing, emails, phone calls, taxi service for the kids after school activities, housework, food, washing up, maybe a bit of radio or TV and maybe, just maybe a 20 minute walk through the fields in front of our house. Oh plus all those problems and challenges that life can throw at us. Hmmm.
Don't get me wrong - I like this busy mix, in fact most of the time I thrive on it. Work is good, pressure can be good. Pressures causes rocks to fuse and become stronger. However, as the inspirational poster says life is a marathon not a sprint. Don't know about you but I get to a point when my body feels like a runaway express train and my mind spins like a wooden top released from its whip. Here's the great artist Leonardo da Vinci on the subject;
'Every now and then go away, have a little relaxation, for when you come back to your work your judgment will be surer. Go some distance away because then the work appears smaller and more of it can be taken in at a glance and a lack of harmony and proportion is more readily seen.'
The culture we live in has become so full. We can now talk to each other 24 hours a day, we need never be alone with our thoughts. There's always an electronic diversion. My question is whether sometimes our never ending projects and electronic diversions can drown out the still, small voice that invites us to draw apart, come away, be still and know that He is God.
Some days you may only find 5 minutes to be still. That's OK. But at some point, you will require strength for the journey or a well deserved rest from your labours. Sometimes you may find that the Lord will lovingly enforce one! Take it, get off the highway and walk amongst the flowers.
There are times when we are called to fight. There are times when we are troubled, anxious, tired and overwhelmed. Jesus felt all of these things, He was not immune to the chaos and relentless buzz of life on this planet. But these were the times when He withdrew. He spent time away until the peace of God was greater than His troubles.
So let me encourage you to rest awhile. As hard as it is, as impossible as it looks. The time to rest is when you feel like you cannot possibly take a break. Be still and know that it is not all up to you, He is with you, He is able to do more than you can ask and imagine. Loosen your grip and let Him take the wheel. He knows the road better than anyone.
Have a good day.
About this Author
Claire Vorster is a professional writer with 20 years successful Corporate writing experience, both in the US and the UK. She specialises in inspirational and motivational writing and editing for Corporate clients, magazines, newspapers and online markets. Claire writes a daily inspirational Blog and is equally at home with WordPress, social networking including Facebook and Twitter, list building and SEO. Claire writes persuasive and precise motivational copy. With your voice, to your brief, to your deadline For writing samples and to contact Claire, please visit http://www.clairevorster.com and http://www.clairesteaparty.com.
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