Daily Grace 1/7/23: Finding Strength In Quietness

Took another walk to the shoreline this morning and really enjoyed the tranquility of a Saturday morning.  

There is something magical about the sound of the ocean waves. The rhythmic sound of the waves crashing against the shore is powerful yet calming. It’s like a reminder that no matter what challenges we face, the ocean will still keep going and never give up.

Listening to the sound of ocean waves gave me a sense of peace; it felt like nothing was unsolvable.  It certainly helped me to recharge and find strength. I think this is what the Bible means by “in quietness, and trust is your strength” (Isaiah 30:15).  We all need to find our way of “quietness” to allow our Creator to speak to us and for us to channel our thoughts to Him.   It may be a hike up the mountain, a walk in the forest, or simply sipping a cup of coffee at your dining table.  Find your way of “quietness,” a way to regain your strength.   

Chinese Version (中文版本）：

得力在乎平靜安穩

以賽亞書 30:15

今天又在來到海邊散步。真的很享受週六早上的寧靜。

海浪的聲音真的很奇妙。海浪拍打海岸那有節奏的聲音是強大而平靜。這就像在提醒我們，無論我們面臨怎樣的挑戰，海洋仍將繼續前行，永不放棄。聽著海浪拍打岸邊的聲音，讓我總覺得沒有什麼事情是解決不了的。雖然這不代表每次來看海都可以給我靈感去如何解決問題，但是在這寧靜的清晨，來到聽著海浪的聲音，心靈就像被打了氣，再重拾力量一樣。

我想這就是聖經所說的 “得力在乎平靜安穩”（以賽亞書 30:15）。我們都需要找到讓自己“平靜安穩”的方法，讓我們的造物主能向我們說話，也讓我們能很舒暢地來到祂面前，向祂傾心吐意。這可能是爬山、在公園裡散步，或者只是靜靜地喝一杯咖啡。重新得力。找到你安靜的方式, 然後重新得力。