There are times in life when everything moves and grows so quickly that we may fail to see how precious it is.

Are we willing to return to and rest in the stronghold of the Lord, who is both rock and refuge for our souls?

I was reading a commentary to the Psalm below, by Derek Kidner. He states (re: v. 13), “Respite is hardly the meaning here; in any case the Hebrew word tends to be used of inward quietness in face of outward troubles.” He then refers to a few passages in Isaiah, including Is. 30:15.*

As we walk on the road of life that is set before us, whether slow or fast-paced. May we always be mindful of those who are in our care and value what God is doing.

His ways of “growing us up” are sometimes the very thing we are helping others to do. By pacing ourselves and noticing the blessings before us, we can exhibit trust in the ONE who holds the universe together.

Just this month, the Artemis II crew spoke eloquently of how fortunate we are to be caretakers of this beautiful planet called earth.

We are given seemingly “insignificant” responsibilities, but how much more will our quiet reliance on God help us to notice His greatness and be grateful for His mercy and grace? -Teresa #willingness #wisdom #nextgeneration

Isaiah 30:15 (ESV)[15] For thus said the Lord GOD, the Holy One of Israel, “In returning and rest you shall be saved; in quietness and in trust shall be your strength.” But you were unwilling,

Psalm 94:8-23 (ESV)

⁸ Understand, O dullest of the people!
    Fools, when will you be wise?
⁹ He who planted the ear, does he not hear?
He who formed the eye, does he not see?
¹⁰ He who disciplines the nations, does he not rebuke?
He who teaches man knowledge—
¹¹     the Lord—knows the thoughts of man,
    that they are but a breath.^[a]

¹² Blessed is the man whom you discipline, O Lord,
    and whom you teach out of your law,
¹³ to give him rest from days of trouble,
    until a pit is dug for the wicked.
¹⁴ For the Lord will not forsake his people;
    he will not abandon his heritage;
¹⁵ for justice will return to the righteous,
    and all the upright in heart will follow it.

¹⁶ Who rises up for me against the wicked?
    Who stands up for me against evildoers?
¹⁷ If the Lord had not been my help,
    my soul would soon have lived in the land of silence.
¹⁸ When I thought, “My foot slips,”
    your steadfast love, O Lord, held me up.
¹⁹ When the cares of my heart are many,
    your consolations cheer my soul.
²⁰ Can wicked rulers be allied with you,
    those who frame^[b] injustice by statute?
²¹ They band together against the life of the righteous
    and condemn the innocent to death.^[c]
22 But the Lord has become my stronghold,
    and my God the rock of my refuge.
²³ He will bring back on them their iniquity
    and wipe them out for their wickedness;
    the Lord our God will wipe them out.Read full chapter

Footnotes

1. Psalm 94:11 Septuagint they are futile
2. Psalm 94:20 Or fashion
3. Psalm 94:21 Hebrew condemn innocent blood

*Kidner, Derek, Psalms 73-150, A Commentary on Books III-IV of the Psalms; IVP, England & Illinois. P.342