In the here and now

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”*

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i long to be

on the same planet spinning

not merely gazing from a distant star

to experience you in the here and now

not by a telescope far.

…..

and that your

internal compass tilt

the fragile axis of life events

tipping here and then over there

and sometimes saying

just sit.

…..

by Patty Perkins

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“Come to me…and I will give you rest.” My hope is to know his presence as an internal, guiding compass—not just read his word from a distance. It would be easy to learn all about him and miss knowing him.

*The One Year Bible, January 16, NIV, copyright 1986, Tyndale House Publishers, Wheaton, Illinois.

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About Patty Perkins

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I'm Patty, writer of the devotional blog, Beside Quiet Waters. I love writing, reading and taking long walks with my camera. I've been married to my loving husband for 40 years. We have two grown sons, two lovely daughters-in-law, and two amazing grandchildren. I am thankful for a place to share spilled ink, in hopes of encouraging others to find daily hope and inspiration in God's Word. View all posts by Patty Perkins

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