Journeying to Grace

During childhood swimming lessons, I remember needing to successfully float on my back for a certain amount of time in order to pass the class and move up to the next level. At the time, floating was a requirement and a test, so it didn’t seem very fun. Now, I find it to be a nice, comforting conclusion to my swimming session. For me, there’s something peaceful and nourishing about floating – about letting go and simply being still and silent. Even though it is usually for just a few minutes, I feel lighter. It is a welcome time to be replenished after a period of constant movement and thought.

We can replenish our spirit in a similar way by simply ‘floating’ in the Grace of God. The constant movement and thoughts of our lives, though necessary, are often loud and demanding. They take our time, energy, and strength. But by taking even a short while to be intentionally still and silent – to float in His grace – we prayerfully welcome His sustaining peace to replenish us. Floating in His grace is an invitation to quiet prayer which perhaps doesn’t need words, just the longing to spend time with Him in love and faith.

With sincere words of heart, we of course continue to bring our prayers to the Lord so that in Him we forever offer our thanksgiving, celebrate our joys, and express our needs. ‘Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.’ (1Thes 5:16-18) We also know that voicing our prayer to the Lord is our avenue to hope, especially when we are unsure. ‘Rejoice in your hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer.’ (Rom 12:12) Yet our spirit also craves a renewal that, within the quiet and peaceful stillness of our hearts, comes through a state of grace that only He can provide.

As we maneuver through the constant movement of our lives, let us prayerfully seek and welcome moments to float in God’s grace – to let go, be still, and be replenished by His peace.