dew moment

I was reminded again this morning

of the importance of stillness

when God’s refreshment comes upon our souls

like dew.

God has arranged it

so that dew only settles on the leaves

when the heat is down

and there is no wind.

The plant gets the benefit of the refreshing of dew

when it is still

and its pores open up

to assimilate the moisture.

In like manner,

we will become wilted in our ministry

(and perhaps dry up)

if there is no time to be still before the Lord

in centering prayer

to allow the dew of the Holy Spirit to refresh our souls,

a time where one waits in stillness

(within and without)

before the Lord

and there is Spirit to spirit connection.

So many of the other aspects of prayer

(worship, praise, intercession)

naturally demand an investment of energy

and are, of course, part of a growing Christian’s life.

But there is an important place for stillness.

May all that we “do”

be filled with grace

because in stillness

we have received the “dew.