There is something so sweet about hiding away with Jesus. Carving out quiet times throughout the day to meditate on a scripture or to sing a melody. Having a space to dwell in His presence and escape the ever constant chaos in this world is a necessity to me. Sometimes when I need direction I lean into the scripture from 1 Thessalonians 4:11 which states, "Make it your goal to live a quiet life, minding your own business and working with your hands, just as we instructed you before.*
This scripture has resonated with me for the past couple of years. I am a natural born caregiver, people person, and an overachiever who thrives when I am taking care of other people. This scripture gives me permission to slow down and be still. Instead of carrying heavy loads I can focus on the Lord and what the Lord has given me to do in this season of my life. I can lay down my burdens and just focus on what's important, instead of juggling so many external things. Things that tend to sap my time and energy. I can spend that time hiding away in God's presence which is so much sweeter. Letting Him rejuvenate me over and over again.
When I strive to lead a quiet life my life naturally becomes more Christ centered and less on the lives of other people. I tend to focus more on tending to my portion of God's Kingdom and it becomes my primary concern. Less time is spent minding the affairs of others and more on caring for my own affairs. I am able to use my hands to care for what God has given me to steward each day. To me that is a blessing. I don't have to run after others or the things of this world. I can trust that His plan is good when I am focused on Him.
From the desk of Esther Kamoche Robinson EST 3:28 pm 01.16.25
*Bible and Wix pic.
Be Still and Know that I am God. Psalms 46:10
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