"Only to sit and think of God,
Oh what a joy it is!
To think the thought, to breathe the Name
Earth has no higher bliss!"
- Frederick W. Faber
I read this today, and got to thinking about the meaning of the quote. I came across it while I was outside - what a sweet taste of Spring the last few days have been here in IL. I have finally gotten the hang of getting down the front steps of my house with my crutches. It only took me two stinkin' weeks. My original destination was going to be a "quick" walk with my mom & the pups, but my armpits said, "No, Catie. We're angry with you."
We have this old, worn-down church pew that sits on our front porch. My parents got it a long, long time ago, I think when they were first married. I have so many memories of playing on it from the time that I was a little girl. I decided that Mr. Pew would be my final destination, and I took a seat on it for the first time in what felt like years. I was basking in the last few minutes of the sun's warm rays, which felt so wonderful & life-giving, and I started to think about the word "bliss". How wonderful it is to be able to spend so much time thinking about the character of God. Yet another blessing that I have been given with two still-mending legs.
We have this old, worn-down church pew that sits on our front porch. My parents got it a long, long time ago, I think when they were first married. I have so many memories of playing on it from the time that I was a little girl. I decided that Mr. Pew would be my final destination, and I took a seat on it for the first time in what felt like years. I was basking in the last few minutes of the sun's warm rays, which felt so wonderful & life-giving, and I started to think about the word "bliss". How wonderful it is to be able to spend so much time thinking about the character of God. Yet another blessing that I have been given with two still-mending legs.
How often do we just sit and think? Let alone just sit and contemplate the beauty/wonder/greatness/character of God? No videos, no music, no books. Just sitting and thinking. Why does it only seem to come when I have "extra" time, or when I'm not running about hurriedly? Don't you think that it is a way we can worship God?
May the Holy Spirit lead you (and me) to a quiet place today, and each day this week, where you can just sit and breathe and think and bask in the glory of Him whose name brings greater joy than anything on this Earth. May He grow your heart & your mind so that your imagination is in tune with his reality, and may you be able to think outside of the boundaries that we all place God in.
