Step Away
To where nothing touches.
When troubled, Lord, let me step away.
In the crush of market square, overcome by all that is around me.
In the worry of an anxious dawn, fearful of what noon may bring.
In the churning resentment of evening, as I play and replay a moment that wounded me.
Let me step away into a quiet place, behind a door, alone with you, to whisper and be listen and be heard in return. Let me step away, draw nigh unto you, while you draw nigh unto me.
Let me step away.
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What market? What morning? What churn?
Here, away with you, all that touches me is balm.
– from the mountain
Consider:
Can I pause, and step away?
Reading:
“In stillness the world is restored.” — Lao Tzu
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“Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott
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“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you.” — James 4:8 (KJV)
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