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Do you ever feel like your brain just won't shut off? Busy. Loud. Non-stop.
I felt that way this morning.
As I sat, I attempted the "breathe prayer" that had been so sweet and special to me last week:
"Be still... Be still and know that I am God".
Nothing seemed to bring calm. Nothing stopped the next "to-do" flooding my mind. ...more plans to make, lists to write and calculating needed.
Time passed and the internal noise only continued. A bit frustrated and still buzzing with thoughts, I rose from my noisy-quiet-time and began my day.
While cleaning the dishes, I decided to listen to my "pray-as-you-go" app... (wonderful resource!) And, it was in that moment, with the first note of the song playing that the Spirit of God brought calm to my mind.
Almost like a sinking down, I could feel myself take a long, deep, full breath from the Words...
"O Lord, You search me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise... you perceive my thoughts from afar.." The Sons of Korah sang God's word over me and the Word brought light and peace.
Right there in the midst of my kitchen... hands soapy and dishes piled high... He brought rest and quiet. Quiet in the midst of noise.
I know you, Stephanie. I know these thoughts.
He knows me!
He isn't surprised at the whiz and busy and buzzing. He isn't upset and He isn't bothered. He knows.
Just the thought of my Almighty, All Powerful, Ever-Close Father knowing my every thought brought comfort. He knows. He knows what I have to do today and He knows where I am borrowing worry for tomorrow. And, He is okay.
Your loving knowledge is amazing to me. I am so grateful! I am also sorry, Lord, that I worry and I run around panting for mental breath and rest. You offer me daily rest for my soul. Thank you for the grace that covers all that! You know me and your love is unfailing.
