Looking for Quiet Waters
A strange thing is happening to me as the Coronavirus swirls around me. I am being forced to slow down, question my actions as to whether they are safe for me or others, become more dependent on myself as opposed to being “group led”, and finding more quiet time whether I like it or not. Social distancing on the one hand feels like a punishment but on the other hand seems to promise time for personal reflection.
I am basically an optimistic person and in the midst of the phenomenon of what is happening world wide with unfortunately devastating effects and results, I sense something helpful happening.
It is like I am being led (forced) into a quieter style of living—green pastures—and finding myself more isolated—quiet waters—giving me less hurried time for personal reflection and meditation.
In these uncertain times, as in any other time, the Lord is my Shepherd. I am not alone, I am being watched over and protected. This allows me to say, while grocery store shelves are being emptied—I shall not want.
The result of green pastures, quiet waters, having a Shepherd to still my wants? He restores my soul!
Prayer: Lead me, guide me, from death into life. Amen.
-Pastor Jerry
