Blessings in Quiet
Paul in the Letter to the Philippians speaks of learning to be content in whatever state he found himself in. One of the blessings that I have come to enjoy in my state of widowhood, is that of quietness. Tonight I sit, computer on my lap, dog at my feet, in front of a crackling fire, and all is quiet. No television telling me what to buy, think or feel, no children giggling or squabbling. Just quiet. Quiet that allows rest. Quiet that allows reflection. Quiet that allows God's word or a good novel. Sometimes I want the noise but often, I have learned, it is this time that I most enjoy and appreciate. I am glad for this lesson. If you are newly alone, I understand, its hard. Trust God and just lean hard. I have prayed just now, that whereever you are, you will feel Him very near and begin, like Paul, to embrace this state. Blessings, Kathy