March 22, 2023

“He makes me lie down in green pastures and leads me beside still waters.” (Psalm 23:2)

Many of us have a love hate relationship with rest. On the one hand, we are desperate for true rest. On the other hand, when a time for rest comes, we are too anxious/unjustified/afraid to be alone with ourselves to actually rest. Rest = a little death, and we will fight death tooth and nail.

I suppose that is why the Good Shepherd “makes” me lie down in green pastures. Still, sometimes it’s hard not to plan the next move, even while the waters are still.

“O God of peace, who hast taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall beour strength: By the might of thy Spirit lift us, we pray thee, to thy presence, where we may be still and know that thou art God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.” (For Quiet Confidence – BCP)