Psalm 23Sample

Go deeper

How lovely – green pastures and quiet water. A perfect place for rest, reflection, prayer, thankfulness, joy, and blessing. Sounds ideal.

It reminds me of many a trip into the Blue Mountains (west of Sydney) as a child with my family and as a teenager with youth groups. Hiking the trails, swimming in the water holes, lying in the sun, and reflecting on creation.

This is a time to be still and listen to God. A quiet place.

Oh, that’s easy for you to write, you’re thinking. I have a house full of kids, a demanding job, family responsibilities, and no time for thinking let alone quiet contemplation. Yep, I hear you.

It’s easy to make excuses not to engage with God. Instead of answering emails late at night or watching that late-night TV show, why don’t you carve out some time with God? Pray about it and ask God to show you where there is time to use that will allow Him to speak clearly, and don’t find an excuse to put it off.

Find the time to enjoy your relationship with God and make it deeper and more nourishing.

Written by DAVID BARKER