A Season of Stillness

A season of stillness,
is surrounding me.
The winter is setting in,
the days are darker,
and the wind is colder.
My instinct tells me,
to turn all the way in;
to isolate myself,
until it is all over.
But I am learning,
that the best way,
to deal with this,
season of stillness,
is to listen to God,
to find His whisper,
in the cold air outside,
in family and friends,
or in the quiet moments,
when I am reading inside.
The only way through,
the stillness surrounding me,
is to understand that God,
is speaking loudest,
when the world becomes,
completely silent!

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Breathe!

Relax,
extend your lungs,
and breathe.
Remember,
today is where you are,
so, stop your thoughts,
from walking,
into previous years,
or worrying,
about what is ahead.
You live today,
breathe in this knowledge,
because this is where God is,
this is where He meets,
with everything you are.
This is where He embraces you,
where He guides,
and carries you.
Strength,
is what you get today.
Peace, is what finds you,
like a gift,
in the early morning.
You are loved,
covered by the cross,
and you will make it,
even in your pain,
and deep sorrow,
because I am here,
with you,
every single day,
in the present moment!
Breathe!

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