Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalms 46:10
Our grandchildren took us on a hike to their secret hideout. They led us up leafy paths and across boulders to the dirt road rarely traveled anymore. There along the road bloomed dwarf irises and tiny white violets. The youngest reached down gently touching the purple petals of the iris, studying it with her eyes and hands.
The other child noticed the violets and searched for the heart shaped leaves, but these were a little different. These were the more rare violets with the oblong leaves. As we turned back onto another trail mountain laurel were budding. "Laurel, that's my middle name. I'm named for the mountain laurel."
Ferns were popping up along the trail with fiddle heads beginning to unfurl. The littlest announced, " My middle name is Fern. I'm named after the ferns."
Two small children interacting, connecting their lives to God's creation, appreciating it's beauty, beholding the majesty. How often do we pass by in our hurried lives missing the wonders of purple irises, delicate white violets, clusters of mountain laurel, and the unfurling fronds of ferns. We had not reached a specific secret hideout. We had reached the spot where children naturally Be still, where God is exalted in the earth. We were hidden from all that disturbs and knew that He is God.
Where is your secret hideout? Where do you go to be still?
Hey Kids:
Do you have a place where you can go and be still with God?
Maybe you don't have woods but are there other places?
You might want to try making a quiet spot.
- a sunny corner of your room
- a small chair in the back of the flower bed
- seated on a limb of a leafy tree
- on a rock beside a trickling stream
- on a bench underneath a flowering tree
Blessings,
Gail
4 comments:
Love this! The wonder and excitement of children brings many blessings.
My "secret" place is walking on a natural trail near my house or working in my yard. I love growing things--well God grows, I just plant and try to keep the weeds out. Enjoyed the beauty of your message. I especially enjoyed your guest appearance on pjnet.tv this evening.
Melissa, thank you for your comment. When I was teaching they referred to "kid watching", just noticing how children interact with the environment or books or materials. Watching children interact with the creation can teach us a lot.
Katherine, thank you for stopping by and commenting. There is such peace in being with nature. It's so much easier to hear the voice of God there where we think it's quiet. Thanks too for watching the interview. I appreciate your support.
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