June 26, 2020 www.PositiveChristianity.org presents Positive Daily Inspiration

 BESIDE THE STILL WATERS YOUR SOUL WILL BE RESTORED

June 26, 2020 www.PositiveChristianity.org now in our 21st year presents Positive Daily Inspiration

Beside the Still Waters Your Soul Will Be Restored

"The Lord is my shepherd . . . God leads me besides still waters; God restores my soul." Psalms 23

Khalil Gibran spoke these words, "Only when you drink from the river of silence shall you indeed sing. And when you have reached the mountain top, then you shall begin to climb. And when the earth shall claim your limbs,
then shall you truly dance."

There is story of the tourist who came to a country town.

That evening, he went down to the General Store and found a number of men
who were gathered around, sitting there in silence. This particular
gentleman happened to be a person who liked to talk a lot, so he kept
trying to strike up a conversation. Nobody would reply. These good old
boys were just sitting around the General Store in silence. Nobody said a
word. Finally, the tourist said, "Well, really, is there a law against
speaking in this town?"

One of the men spoke up and said, "No, there's no law against speaking,
but we sort of have a general understanding around here that unless one is
sure, he can improve upon the silence, he does not speak out."

The idea of improving upon silence is so important.

A. R. Ammons said, "Only silence perfects silence."

It is really in the quiet that things are really accomplished. We know
there is great power in the silence and the peace of mind that it brings.
It was the same idea the poets address in that you could hear the silence.
The sound of the silence can be almost deafening. But what a beautiful
sound it is because you feel the power it also brings.

So, whatever it takes to enter into a moment of silence, let us do that.

Let us take it. Let us create a time in the silence which provides certain
steps to entering the time of silence which leads to that blessed peace of
mind. This then becomes the foundation from which we can go forth and
accomplish things in life. There is a lot of worldly racket in our lives. 

Very often you come to church to services, on Sunday morning, to experience
a time of quiet and hopefully, to gain some insight into practical, helpful
daily living, and what everybody really wants - to still the racket
of the world, once again. It always serves that purpose, and gives a peace
beyond (human) understanding. This can be accomplished where you are,
not just within the 4 walls of your church.

This drill in the silence is a little technique to help us become quiet
and to attain that peace of mind, from which we can then go forth and
really do wonderful things in life.

1) The first step is relaxation.

Take command of your mind and body; speak the words Jesus spoke to the
storm, "Peace, be still." It does not take exceedingly long to find that your
mind and body will respond to that, and there will be a sense of peace.

Once you have achieved that state of relaxation; then comes—

2) The concentration. 

You begin to concentrate on a certain idea, a Divine idea. You do not
worry about something or stew about some problem you have, but maybe just
concentrate on the words "solution" or "answer;" whatever it might be,
without effort or strain. Concentrate on a particular idea. You will
know what that idea is because it will be revealed to you, through you, at
exactly the right moment and in the right way.

After the concentration comes—

3) A time of meditation.

We just let the free flow of thought take place; we are one with the
presence and power of God.

After meditation—

4) Realization. 

The answer comes; an idea is born in our consciousness which is the
solution we have been seeking.

I have found that sometimes the realization, or the answer, just does not
come right at that moment. It may be after I have left that time of
silence and gone out into the world; but at the right time and in the
right way, there is the answer. It comes exactly at the right time and in
the right way.

The fifth step in this whole process of the drill in the silence—

5) Simply an act of gratitude or thanksgiving.

We give thanks to God for the process which we have just entered and
participated in, and for the answer we know is forthcoming, (if it has not
already come at the time of silence). Thanksgiving is not just a
wonderful way to end any activity, but to begin the activity as well. So
maybe before we begin the drill in the silence, we should begin with a
note of thanksgiving because you know, in God, the answer is already
there. All we have to do is let it unfold in our lives at the right time
and in the right way.

Sometimes, people get the idea that when we enter a time of quiet, or
stillness, that it is a "cop-out" from the world; that we are trying to
avoid responsibility.

We become still and quiet BEFORE we do anything. The moment of stillness
is not idleness, but a real period of intensified preparation activity. There
is always time in the creative process for you, and me, to become still,
and that is the time when God takes over and brings an increase in our
future efforts, in both Divine inspiration, and strength.

POSITIVE DAILY PRAYER:

God's Spirit is within me.
God's power is at work in all that is of concern to me.
Assured of this, I have faith that every need will be met in a perfect way.
I know without a doubt, dear God, that there is a right answer to my every problem.
I rely on You, trusting that I can meet whatever comes with courage and strength.
All things are possible with You, dear God.
Knowing that God's Spirit is at work in and through my life, I know nothing can limit me.
Nothing can stand in the way of my good.
Through the power of God's Spirit within me, I am guided and blessed.
I release my prayers to You, dear God knowing my need will be met,
right answers will be revealed.

In Jesus Christ's name… Amen

POSITIVE DAILY AFFIRMATION: Divine order is established in my life producing exactly what is needed. Praise God, who rules and reign supreme in my life!

POSITIVE DAILY QUOTE: "Silence is a true friend who never betrays."
Confucius

_____

THANK YOU for your giving.
Online donations http://www.positivechristianity.org/donatepc.htm
Donations by mail: Positive Christianity Box 7993 Woodlands, Texas 77387
Text Mobile Giving: TEXT Give to 281-801-4845
___

NEED PRAYER? Reply - Positive Christianity will pray with you, daily, for an entire 2 months. There Is Never a Charge for Prayer.

Television channels (Free Service):
Inspiration  http://www.youtube.com/PositiveChristianity
Prayer  http://www.youtube.com/prayerAmerica
Meditation  http://www.youtube.com/PositiveChurch

If a friend forwards this message to you - get Positive Daily Inspiration direct in your email inbox every morning. Text POSITIVEMINISTRY to 22828 to easy, free subscribe.



GOD BLESS YOU, 
Christopher Ian Chenoweth

Reply - if you have a prayer need, Positive Christianity will pray with you daily,
for an entire month.  There Is Never a Charge for Prayer.

GOD BLESS YOU, Make It a Great Day !_______Christopher Ian Chenoweth