The month of June
has been a busy one for us, three weeks of grandkid care with two sleepovers
squeezed in, birthday celebrations, two out-of-town funerals, two high school
graduation open houses and outings with friends (including one today!) We are so blessed. We are so tired. I am
feeling the need for some quiet time.
Being an introvert at heart finds me longing for solitude.
In Italy, there is a saying, “dolce far
niente,” translated to “the sweetness of doing nothing.” Count me in. Their philosophy does not call
for being lazy, rather savoring moments in life, relaxing at times during the
day, to breathe in life.
I learned of this wonderful saying (where
else) on the Hallmark Channel, where all great philosophies are found. When you
need quiet time, know that God is willing to sit awhile with you, to comfort,
to bring peace, to walk in nature with you, to remind you of His love.
Then, because
so many people were coming and going that they did not even have a chance to
eat, He said to them, “Come away with Me by yourselves to a quiet place and get
some rest.” Mark 6:31
He says, “Be
still and know that I am God.” Psalm
46:10a
Take time to be still, to enjoy the
sweetness of doing nothing, to find a quiet place for yourself.
Jesus,
Remind us of our
need to be still, to savor the moments of life, to be quiet with You and to
listen. Heal our busy minds and hearts with goodness and peace.
Amen
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