Daily Devotion - Thursday, October 1

In Solitude Remembering Others

“Be still and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.”
--Psalm 46: 10

This whole idea of solitude and stillness can be a little overdone, can’t it? I don’t think so! Generally in our solitude it is important to focus on the “centering of our own being” and to concentrate on the stirrings within our own soul. To be anchored within is important—when we are anchored we don’t drift as we work on the things that need to be done.

Take time to center yourself today. When centered, remember those who are in difficult places:

 Leaders attempting to make difficult decisions, acting in the best interests of all.

 Struggling folks who are trying to prepare for winter amid their present harsh realities.

 People who woke up today and already have discovered that their anticipated reality for the day has been demolished. People whose world is upside down.

May your time of solitude be spent doing what you need to do. Have a good day.

A prayer: God, help me in my relative ease to always remember those who are uneasy. Amen.

--Ben Keckler
10.01.09