Today I am visiting Lisa – Jo for Five Minute Friday. We write for five minutes on a specific word, no editing, no back tracking, just five minutes of whatever God places on our hearts. Please take a moment to click hereand join in the fun. The word for today is….. Quiet.
The snow falls softly to the ground as I drive down the lonesome country back road. I pull over to the side and get out of my car and walk to a clearing in the distance. I hear the snow crunch underneath my feet as I walk towards the woods to take in the beauty of the winter wonderland. The crisp chill of the air awakens my lungs as I breathe in deep to take in the quiet that surrounds me. I am a solitary traveler, who’s wandered into a world of my own where no outside noise can wear away at who I really am.
I find that the older I get, and the further I progress into my cancer journey, quiet is something I crave. It’s something I need that makes me whole and renews life to my weary soul. I don’t like the noise of the outside world. When I’m in the car the radio is something I rarely listen to. At times the unheard, deafening noise from the chaos of social media makes me want to unplug and retreat with no option of return.
The constant sounds of the expectations of what should or should not be done, remind me of a wood pecker that used to constantly peck on the metal chimney on the roof of our home. The noise from both is deafening and difficult to tune out.
The light slowly begins to fade and I stand in the quite of the dusk as I realize how important this feeling of peace is to me. It gives me energy. It gives me life. It heals the scars that time has placed on the reality of who I really am.
The silence is broken as I hear the cracking of branches coming from behind a tree. Then I see the beautiful deer standing so majestically and proud, letting me know that this was his home. In the solace of this place the Lord reminds me of the verse found in Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.” It’s in the quiet and stillness where my hope is renewed because it’s there where my true hope and peace in God is found.
Many Blessings~
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Lisa – Jo
hi! i’m your 5mf neighbor today, and so glad that I am –
powerful and moving words. i miss the quiet of snow blanketed michigan mornings – but am thankful God gives quiet in all corners of His globe!
Thank you for visiting and for your kind words.
Blessings~
Shari
It makes sense that even as Jesus sought solitude and a quiet retreat, He was in communion with The Father and how are we to follow Him, when we so seldom be still? That deer, a gift to show you His love and leading.
I agree, solitude is so important! Thank you for stopping by!
Blessings~
Shari
I love this bible verse en your posting makes it very special for me. Thanks.
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Such a lovely reflection. I love the stillness too, and find the peace I find there so life-giving.
Shari, this was beautiful. Thank you so much for sharing.
Wonderful post.
I love the quiet and the stillness. This verse is one of my favorites and we have it posted in several places in our home because I need this reminder often.
I’m so glad when your link pops up on fb! I still can’t seem to get your feed to work in my google reader- but please know I think of you often! I can relate to this so well- Another stage iv friend recently said the same thing- chaos and noise cause her to retreat more often and drain her energy. I pray that your quietness restores and replenishes you!
Thank you dear friend. I think of you often as well. You’re in my prayers.
Shari
Hi Shari, I just wanted to let you know that I have nominated you for the Liebster blog award. You will find it here: http://mydailywalkinhisgrace.blogspot.com/2012/11/liebster-blog-award-from-stacey.html
Look forward to seeing you there
God bless
Tracy
Thank you so much Tracy! You are so sweet, I really appreciate you!
Blessings~
Shari
Beautiful Shari…thank you so much for sharing…it sounds like God is doing something very special in this season ..bringing you to a place of peace with Him. I have nominated you for the Liebster blog award. I look forward to getting to know you better and visiting your blog often…(you can find the instructions to the award by visiting my blog by clicking on my name above)….blessings and miracles..Nicole