In the quiet of God’s smile
A prayer Sometimes You speak, Lord, in tongues so strange that I must pray for grace to obey without understanding. Sometimes You sing such a lovely song that I must laugh at the silly tune I thought was wisdom. Sometimes You shout in a voice so loud that I must awake and confess again … Continue reading "In the quiet of God’s smile"...
Quiet my heart
QUIET MY HEART Quiet my heart, quiet my mind Gentle Jesus, I seek and I find I rest in your presence, Prince of Peace. Shepherd, lead me beside quiet streams I wrote this song last month, as part of the current 12 Song Challenge hosted by resoundworship.org. The recording features my … Continue reading "Quiet my heart"...
Settle yourself into the quiet
Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths, or the turning inwards in prayer for five short minutes. ~ Etty Hillesum Blessing of Rest Curl this blessing beneath your head for a pillow. Wrap it about yourself for a blanket. Lay it across … Continue reading "Settle yourself into the quiet"...
In quietness and trust is your strength
This is what the Sovereign Lord, the Holy One of Israel, says: “In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength, but you would have none of it.” (Isaiah 30:15) A creed We believe in God the Father, creator of heaven and earth. The one who is full … Continue reading "In quietness and trust is your strength"...
A quiet act of kindness
A small but monumental gesture There’s a vegetarian takeaway place in Brighton called Infinity, where I would eat sometimes. I went there the first time I’d gone out in public after Arthur* had died. There was a woman who worked there and I was always friendly with her, just the normal pleasantries, but I … Continue reading "A quiet act of kindness"...