Be Still
Life had accelerated
to a dizzying pace
do this-
go there-
a madcap race
that made no sense
no reason or rhyme
but you never noticed
for who had the time?
You meant no harm
but spiritual disciplines
that once meant so much
~ had to go ~
as they seemed outmoded
cumbersome and slow
so you filled their place
with easier ideals
cheaper tools
with mass appeal
to carry on
your frantic
climb
But over time
the rope you clung to
tattered and frayed
suddenly giving way
and down you fell
into your well
of good intentions
Now life postponed
your journey stopped
halted
hindered
barricaded
blocked
you seem surprised
and even shocked
at the taste of this
bitter pill
for you've forgotten
how to Be Still
For stillness seems such a
waste of time
must be doing
efficiently producing
busy machines
on assembly lines
but no-
for now, at least
it all must cease
and Be Still
“Be Still and Know...”
Know what?
That your life
was in a rut
until He kindly
set you free-
free to be
Still
“Be Still and Know...”
By blinders or bits
using any means
necessary
He often tames
rebellious wills
like we break wild horses
turning minds around
changing life courses
by making us
Still
“Be Still and Know...”
Life, and what you hold
were never
in your control
during development
of character
through means
not preferred
painfully spurred
toward the goal
of a more perfect
soul
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