Friday, August 27, 2021

Dear God,

"He leads me beside still waters.  He restores my soul."  When the psalmist penned these words, he must surely have experienced the power of still waters.  For surely they do restore the human soul.

On a trip to the Holy Land in the 1990's I remember taking a long hike in the area of Dan.  By the time we reached the waterfall and pond, we were tired and thirsty.  I remember sitting by the waters, cupping water in my hand and drinking.  After walking so long, I realized the joy, peace and hope of still waters.

Who has the power to take us to still waters, O God?  Only you, only you.  When we allow the still waters to creep into our soul, we recognize its power to redeem, restore and renew.  A time of chaos can become a time of peace and serenity.  Although we do not always sit beside still waters, you can bring still waters to us through memory, imagination and spiritual listening.  There, wherever we are, you can making us whole.

Eternal God,

all powerful

and loving,

thank you

for the power

of still waters

to heal.

Thank you

for the mystery

of your spirit

found in

still waters.

Thank you

for redemption,

restoration

and renewal.

Love, Andrea