The prayer series

Jesus,

“Be still and know that I am God.”*

I think about these words
and I feel that you are talking to me, Jesus.

“Be still and know that I am God.”

“Be still.”
Yes, let me be still
as the quiet waters that you lead me to.**

“Be still.”
For you are with me.
You said,
“Surely I am with you always,
to the very end of the age.”***

“And know that I am God.”
Yes, you are my God, Jesus.
You are my shepherd.
You are the good shepherd.
The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.****

I come to you.
For you are gentle and humble in heart
and I find rest for my soul.
Teach me.
For your yoke is easy and your burden is light.*****

I love you, Jesus.

Amen.

PTH

Footnote:

* Psalm 46:10: Be still and know that I am God.

** Psalm 23:2:  He makes me lie down in green pastures,
he leads me beside quiet waters.

*** Matthew 28:20: And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.

**** John 10:11: I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

***** Matthew 11:28-30:  “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. ²⁹ Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. ³⁰ For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.”