from the newly released book Growing Grace: A Book of Psalms Celebrating Creation
Eternal One,
I confess that I long to sit
within your silence,
but I have become distracted
by worldly concerns.
I want to hear that still, soft voice of yours
whisper in my ear,
“You are my beloved.”
Help me Just Be in the Spirit,
surrendering
all that distracts me
from what is holy–
Peace.
Serenity.
Rest.
As I sit here, my Abba,
remind me
that in this present moment
I do not need to act,
I do not need to respond.
I should simply wait
to hear you whisper,
“Come here, my child. Just Be with me.”
