Be still and know that I am God...
Psalm 46:11
It takes me some, time, Lord,
to actually settle down,
take a few deep breaths, relax
and be still in your presence...
And way too often, I don't slow down all that much.
I steal a few free minutes,
It takes me some, time, Lord,
to actually settle down,
take a few deep breaths, relax
and be still in your presence...
And way too often, I don't slow down all that much.
I steal a few free minutes,
my cell phone still in hand.
I'd like to think I'm praying
I'd like to think I'm praying
but my mind and my attention
are a miles and years away.
I read a few words,
are a miles and years away.
I read a few words,
close my eyes,
and hope for the best...
Real prayer comes when I put on the brakes,
pull off my day's highway, step aside from my schedule,
make a place to be quiet and still,
clear some space in my mind
and then wait, in my heart's chapel,
wait for you, Lord...
And the waiting is the hard part, Lord.
I know you're there, by my side,
Real prayer comes when I put on the brakes,
pull off my day's highway, step aside from my schedule,
make a place to be quiet and still,
clear some space in my mind
and then wait, in my heart's chapel,
wait for you, Lord...
And the waiting is the hard part, Lord.
I know you're there, by my side,
you're not hiding,
but I think sometimes
but I think sometimes
I'm waiting to see you with my eyes
when all the while you're waiting
to reveal yourself in my heart...
Sometimes I might be waiting
to hear your voice in my ears
when you're waiting
when you're waiting
to speak to me in the scriptures...
And sometimes I'm waiting
for your hand on my shoulder
when you're waiting
to touch my heart, my soul...
Lord, teach me to wait for your presence
beside me, around me - especially within me -
Lord, teach me to wait for your presence
beside me, around me - especially within me -
in the stillness, in the quiet,
in the place in my heart where I need you the most...
Your presence, Lord,
is a fine, translucent mist
spun of the Spirit's breath;
a soft but steady flame,
burning in my soul:
a gracious, holy wisdom,
whispering in my heart...
And remind me, Lord,
Your presence, Lord,
is a fine, translucent mist
spun of the Spirit's breath;
a soft but steady flame,
burning in my soul:
a gracious, holy wisdom,
whispering in my heart...
And remind me, Lord,
that while I wait to find you,
it's you who waits for me...
You wait for me to slow my step
You wait for me to slow my step
and find you by my side...
You wait for me
to turn my thoughts in your direction,
to tip my heart towards yours,
to open wide my soul
to tip my heart towards yours,
to open wide my soul
and call upon your name...
You wait for me with help
You wait for me with help
for this day's pain and problems...
You wait for me with mercy
for my failings, faults and sins...
You wait for me with healing
for my bruises and my wounds...
You wait for me with peace
to ease my sorrow and my grief...
You wait for me with light
to pierce the clouds that gray my days...
You wait for me with grace
to bless my nights, my sleep, my dreams...
You wait for me
to make the time and find a place
where I, in peace, can wait for you...
where I, in peace, can wait for you...
Help me be still this night, O Lord,
and even in the waiting find my peace
in you who wait for me...
Protect me, Lord, while I'm awake
and watch over me while I sleep
that awake, I might keep watch with you
and asleep, rest in your peace...
Amen.
Two options for music this evening, both based on the one verse: Be still and know that I am God. The first option is one I've offered before, a beautiful piece from John Bell, while the second is new to me, as is Roman Hurko, its composer. Bell 's setting is light and airy while Hurko comes with more gravitas. As much as I love Bell's arrangement, I think I'll save it for another day and invite Hurko to be part of my prayer tonight. You might give both a listen and choose what best suits your prayer this evening.
Be Still And Know That I Am God by John Bell
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Be Still And Know That I Am God by Roman Hurko
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