Finding your center
Can be a difficult task
Inside or outside
Is your quiet place
Inside your pure heart of hearts
Or out in nature?
Wherever it is
I hope you discover it
And go there often
It may be inside
Looking out through clouded glass
Tuning in to YOU
Or it may be out
In the beauty of nature
Soaking in God’s grace
Wherever it is
Go to your quiet center
Away from chaos
I love the words of this hymn of grace.
If you are in a place where you can tap on the arrow and hear it,
I wholeheartedly recommend you do so.
But, if you cannot link to it and listen,
at least read these beautiful lyrics!
“Come and find the quiet center
In the crowded life we lead,
Find the room for hope to enter,
Find the frame where we are freed.
Clear the chaos and the clutter,
Clear our eyes that we can see
All the things that really matter.
Be at peace and simply be.
Silence is a friend who claims us,
Cools the heat and slows the pace.
God it is who speaks and names us,
Knows our being, touches base;
Making space within our thinking
Lifting shades to show the sun,
Raising courage when we’re shrinking,
Finding scope for faith begun.
In the spirit let us travel,
Open to each other’s pain.
Let our loves and fears unravel,
Celebrate the space we gain.
There’s a place for deepest dreaming,
There’s a time for heart to care,
In the Spirit’s lively scheming
There is always room to spare.”
Words by Shirley Erena Murray
Music attributed to B.F. White
You can live at peace
Even in the midst of strife
Find center in life
Jesus said, “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
I do not give to you as the world gives.
Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
He had also told His followers
“…in this world you will have many troubles.
But take heart! I have overcome the world”
(John 16:33).
So peace is not the absence of trouble;
it is the presence of God.
Come and find your space.
Yes, we have some room to spare!
Come and visit us!
God bless you, my friend.
You are in my heart of hearts,
My quiet center.
Love,
JanBeek
Comments on: "A Quiet Center" (21)
I love this hymn as well. May we all find our quiet center in Him. Thank you Jan!
I love this hymn. May we all find our quiet center in Him! Thank you Jan!
Hi Fran, yes WP posted your comment twice. But, better 2 than none! Thanks, Fran!
For me Jan I’ve found it out in nature. Been busy helping hubby in the veggie patch . In between rain showers xx
Sending love ❤️ 😍
I’m glad nature nurtures your spirit, Sue 👍🏽 Thanks for reading and responding!
😍🤗😍💕
A beautiful post Jan. I live your series of haiku on peace. We need to encourage peace as much as possible, The music is wonderful!
Thank you very much, Dwight.
You are welcome!
Lovely Jan. And very appropriate.
Thank you so much!
Thank you so much for these peaceful thoughts, Jan
Thank you for reading and sharing, {{{Derrick}}}}. I hope you’re feeling better today. 🤗❤️
Jan, this post came at the perfect time. I find TRUE peace only in Jesus. The great outdoors, my other sanctuary, brings me such peace. Sitting here, listening to this hymn, and reading your beautiful poetry, is also giving me peace in my heart. Thank you, Jan! You know how much I’d love to visit your place of peace; so thank you for sharing this with us. Love and blessings, Karla
Thank you, Karla, for sharing your places of quiet comfort & peace with me. God bless you! I’d sure love to have you join me here for a week of peaceful connection! 👍🏽❤️
That would be heaven, Jan! It’s my blessing to be here. You always encourage me when I’m able to visit. 💛❤️❣️💕
My door is open. No trips for us til October. No guests expected til June. May is lovely in Montana., Karla.
Hi Jan,
Beautiful post! Gorgeous dining room!
Thank you for the reminder to look for that quiet place in our hearts.
Thank you for the invitation – one day I will be knocking.
Blessings!
I hope you really will!
Ima just say I love you!!
Ima love ❤️ you, too … and miss you!🥰