Stilled and Quieted

Today's Reading:
AM - Psalm 131, 132 and 133
PM - Psalm 140 and 142
Gospel - John 10:19-42

For reflection: What convinced you that Jesus is the Messiah?

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It is a marvel to me to watch my grandson. Not only is he the cutest baby on the planet (in my estimation) but seeing him grow and develop is just amazing. One of the greatest joys is seeing how much he loves his parents. Cohen can be all kinds of fussy, but when Mommy picks him up and holds him close to her heart, he calms right down. Or he can be just hanging out, doing his baby thing, and when Daddy comes in the door from work, Cohen's face just lights up and those little legs go to kicking in delight. No matter what is going on in his little head, Mommy or Daddy is always the answer.

I know that is the way God wants us to view Him. The psalmist says in Psalm 131, "I have stilled and quieted my soul; like a weaned child with its mother, like a weaned child is my soul within me." No matter what is going on in our lives, Father wants us to run to Him for reassurance, healing, rest, solutions, love, and more.

So the question I find myself pondering during this season of Lent is how well do I know Father? How happy am I to see Him when life gets tough and I'm all fussy? Do I delight in merely being in His presence?

May I always run to Him when I need to be stilled and quieted.

- Holly Barrett