February 18, 2025

My guess is … that each of us has those times/moments when we feel kind-of “empty” inside. It can be something as basic as the cold weather and lack of sunshine … maybe you feel yourself just “going through the motions” at work or at home … there could be an issue in your family, and you don’t know where to go with it. In a way … you want to “talk about it” … but then you just keep it inside. There is no easy way to “fill” that emptiness. When I feel this way … I often turn my heart to those seemingly simple words in the book of Psalms: “Be still, and know that I am God.” In the stillness and the uncertainty … we need to be reminded: God is with us. In the midst of the emptiness … he fills us with his “grace” and presence. I know this will kind-of be our theme for worship this week. This morning … as I so often do … I turn to those comforting words in Psalm 23 —- “The Lord makes me lie down in green pastures … he leadeth me beside the still waters.” In our lonely and empty moments … may the “still waters” of God’s presence give you strength.” Blessings and peace — Don