Psalm 131
1O LORD, my heart is not lifted up;
my eyes are not raised too high;
I do not occupy myself with things
too great and too marvelous for me.
2But I have calmed and quieted my soul,
like a weaned child with its mother;
like a weaned child is my soul within me.3 O Israel, hope in the LORD
from this time forth and forevermore.
Quiet. Prayer. Meditation.
When are we supposed to be quiet and when are we not supposed to be quiet? I often wonder about this. (Especially since I work with youth) I thought of Psalm 46:10 (be still and know that I am God) when I read Psalm 131.
So when and how can we be calm?
How about a golf analogy? I enjoy playing golf and it is a great game to play. I enjoy golfing because it offers so many things I enjoy: being active, being outdoors, and being in fellowship with others. At some points while playing golf I MUST be quiet, which is sometimes difficult for me. So how do I know when to be quiet on the golf course? Answer: practice, knowing the rules, and being told to be quiet on the course when I was growing up. I enjoy the fellowship that golf provides but I also enjoy the quiet moments. Just standing there and being still and quiet when someone is about to swing or when I am about to swing is a great feeling. It really gives me perspective. When I am still, quiet, and calm I am able to take in everything that is going on around me. I guess that is why I love golf: it encompasses so many things I enjoy, including quiet moments.
My prayer for you is that at least once today you stop what you are doing, look around, and be silent. You will be amazed how calm you feel. Be still and know that HE is GOD.
Kevin Anderson
