A Father's Breast

Peace, be still.

God often gives us glimpses of Himself in daily life...He all about a good story. We understand stories, they speak to us in a way that reaches our heart and filters into the intellect. Sometimes we try to learn things the other way, but a story is almost always best for internalizing truth. Here's mine for the day...

Last night there was a ruckus at our house, our two year old grandnephew was overtired, distraught, and completely discombobbulated. His young Momma needed to get up early for work and had tried for two hours to get him to sleep with no success. C. was given the ultimatum, "Sleep for Mommy or you are going to sleep with Uncle Eggy and Auntie". He ended up between us in bed - we read a Bible story, said prayers and then he came unwound. We waited for the crying to subside, it didn't, after about 10 minutes, E. laid C., a sobbing little heap, upon his chest and patted his back firmly, steadily - coupled with the deep, calm "shhh" of his voice.

Within five minutes C. had calmed to a whimper and within another five E. and I were softly chuckling about his audible baby snores and when if might be safe to roll him over. Mayhem averted.

There is something about the strong, constant, gentle hand of a father - it brings peace, safety
, assurance - stillness.

Stephen Curtis Chapman has a song "Be Still" - I heard it for the first time several months ago and immediately downloaded it. It is beautiful.

Psalm 46:10 / Zec. 2:13

Be still and know that He is God
Be still and know that He is holy
Be still oh restless soul of mine
Bow before the prince of Peace
Let the noise and clamor cease
Be still and know that He is God
Be still and know that He is faithful
Consider all that He has done
Stand in awe and be amazed
And know that He will never change
Be still
Be still and know that He is God
Be still and know that He is God
Be still and know that He is God
Be still
Be speechless
Be still and know that He is God
Be still and know He is our Father
Come rest your head upon His breast
Listen to the rhythm of
His unfailing heart of love
Beating for His little ones
Calling each of us to come
Be still
Be still

Come rest your head upon His breast
Listen to the rhythm of
His unfailing heart of love
Beating for His little ones
Calling each of us to come
Be still

How much more does our heavenly Father love and comfort us in times of discombobulation and distress? His hand is steady, His voice is sure - He bids us "be still".