When all I am thinking of is me and all
That’s spilling and spinning in my world
Self rises: crossing borders, breaking orders
Clamoring for safety, propelling to desperate
Shores, seeking its own salvation at all cost.
Heeding self ruins what I seek to save but as
I silence its clamors, still in the peace He breeds
I nurture His presence in my quaking heart
And His power beats doubts, quells fear, keeps
Me standing despite crumbling quakes
On Him who is never shaken or moved.

Food For Thought: Life is a constant motion. When internal motion is in harmony with the external, we are cool. When the external is high but the internal is in order, we are in control irrespective of threatening quakes. Trouble begins when there is a misalignment, stemming from internal conditions. A troubled soul cannot be still though all around be silent. The rambling and rumbling within knocks down the calm without. Life is like a vehicle with two drivers whose inspirations and inclinations are contrary. The Spirit of God communes with our spirit to guide and keep us on the right lane of life’s journey. When He is on the driver’s seat, we enjoy surpassing peace despite external turmoil. No matter how things go, we are hopeful and assured that all will work together for good. Self is the other driver that cares for nothing and no one else but its own. When self drives, it is careless, reckless, bent on destruction. When self leads, peace is amiss. In the absence of internal peace chaos reigns within and wrecks the order without. When the spring of disorder is internal, there is no safety anywhere. When we allow the Prince of peace to sit in charge within, no external weight can ever topple Him and for as long as He stands, we will stand, we will thrive, we will overcome all that comes against us.

Scripture: He will not allow your foot to be moved; He who keeps you will not slumber. Psalm 121: 3.

Prayer: Dear Lord, when all around is shaking and breaking, hold me together in Your unfailing love, amen.