Raindrops sit as still as pearls, on patio Shamrocks. Shamrocks were St. Patrick of Ireland’s symbolic illustration of the Holy Trinity.
Greetings on the AfterFeast of the Exaltation of the Cross!
I recently came across Psalm 46’s vivid, verdant opening, a reminder that God IS our “refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.”!
Then, in verse 10, comes an extraordinary direction – “Be still and know that I am God,” BE STILL! What a remarkable action!
The original Hebrew word for “be still” is “RAPHAH” (pronounced Raw-FAH, accent on second syllable).
Raphah means to simply let go, go limp, relax, drop your hands, cease striving by SELF. It also means to be actively waiting.
Below is a beautiful quote in poetic format, regarding Psalm 46:10, sometimes attributed to 5th Century saint, St. Patrick of Ireland.
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
Be.
May we deliberately strive to stillness within an actively waiting cocoon of faith – and learn HOW to BE.
