Flurries

It is easy to lose track of God in the midst of busyness. Some days I find my boundaries have unraveled and I am chasing flurries, mind and feet dashing from one activity to the next. My soul winds tight, twisting away from the tranquility that quiets heart and mind.

At the end of the day I take stock; I accomplished much, but sometimes I wonder what is left that's of lasting value? Yes, some meaningful moments waltzed through this day. Yet I suspect the frazzled pace hindered that life giving connection which sustains. Sometimes I do too much only to find that it is not near enough; that's the trap in perfectionism. I aim and stutter and aim and stutter and discover the only way to soar is to seek stillness in the shadow of His wings.

When I step out of the frenzy and seek his voice I hear the invitation to find security in Him and allow His wholeness to cover all. I cannot do and and be all- though sometimes I try. Peace is found when I release the schedule and the pace to God and allow His wisdom to quiet my soul. In the stillness I draw near and connect to my Source of rest for body, spirit and soul.

Psalm 63: 1-8 

You, God, are my God,

    earnestly I seek you;

I thirst for you,

    my whole being longs for you,

in a dry and parched land

    where there is no water.

² I have seen you in the sanctuary

    and beheld your power and your glory.

³ Because your love is better than life,

    my lips will glorify you.

⁴ I will praise you as long as I live,

    and in your name I will lift up my hands.

⁵ I will be fully satisfied as with the richest of foods;

    with singing lips my mouth will praise you.

⁶ On my bed I remember you;

    I think of you through the watches of the night.

⁷ Because you are my help,

    I sing in the shadow of your wings.

⁸ I cling to you;

    your right hand upholds me.