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In Focus
Peace and Serenity
by
Jim Moore
This month’s column considers our need for peace and serenity. Jim reminisces as he walks around the Lake Jean area.
Peace and Serenity
As I walk toward Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park the leaves crunch beneath my feet. The sound stirs memories of when I used to walk through the woods as a kid back in western Pennsylvania.
The smell of the lake fills my senses with the distinctive scent of fall. I am mesmerized for a few moments watching the reflections of the colored leaves rippling on the water. It’s like witnessing a Monet painting in progress.
The peaceful, rhythmic strokes of a kayaker paddling along the reeds close to shore calm my spirit.
Fall is a great time to recount the many facets of how God created the Heavens and the Earth. His attention to detail is impeccable.
While slowly panning the rich colors of my surroundings, it is easy to understand what was meant by the author of 1 Chronicles 29:11:
O Jehovah, Yours is the greatness, and the power, and the glory, and the victory, and the majesty. For all in the heavens and in the earth is Yours. Yours is the kingdom, O Jehovah, and You lift up Yourself to all as Head. MKJV
Surely it pains God to see His people running around in a “fractured pattern.” Running here and there, never catching up with unfulfilled dreams. Never taking time to view “His patterns” or figure out His desires for a fulfilling life.
Setting aside time to refresh the spirit is vital for physical and spiritual well-being. Addictive practices involving alcohol, drugs, pornography and workaholism are not the answer.
Mark 6:31 And He said to them, Come aside into a deserted place and rest a little. For there were many coming and going, and they had no opportunity even to eat. MKJV
Families are being destroyed because there’s no time to relate to each other. Faith and hope wane when our spiritual connection with God through His Son Jesus is strained because of pre-occupation with everything but Him.
Personal self-worth is diminished because people are racing to measure up to an artificial standard God never asked of them.
Slow down your pace and change your focus from unclear goals to something with substance. Observe God where He is—in everything around you.
Take a little time right now and view this 3 ½ minute video. Enjoy its tranquility and observe the beauty of God’s creation. Ask Him to fill you with His Presence and show you what He wants you to see regarding your relationship with Him.
Click the picture and watch the video.
© 2008 by Jim Moore. All rights reserved.
