Stones and Pebbles
You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand. Psalm 16:11
Have you ever had one of those days when the devotion you just read seemed like it was written specifically with you in mind? Now of course, there are millions reading the same words for today, but on this day it all made sense. These words below are from Sarah Young’s, Jesus Listens.
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Glorious Jesus,
Help me to lay down my problems long enough to gaze at You. Sometimes I picture myself standing at the edge of a magnificent ocean, on a beach covered with pebbles. The pebbles represent problems—mine, my family’s, my friends’ the world’s. When I pick up these small stones and hold them close to my eyes, examining their details, my view of the grandeur all around me is blocked. Usually, as soon as I put down one pebble-problem, I pick up another. Thus I fail to enjoy the beauty of Your Presence and the blessing of Your unfailing Love.
The ocean represents You—endlessly glorious and continually present with me. I want to put down all the pebbles so I can experience Your loving Presence. As I wait with You, I can almost hear You whispering: “Choose Me, beloved. Choose to see Me—to find Me—in your moments.”
I long for the day when seeking You continually will be a habit—a delightful habit that keeps me close to You on the path of life.
In Your Sacred Name,
AMEN
Photograph: Michael Johnston