Tranquility
- heartsinger1
- Jul 21, 2020
- 1 min read
"Remember it is tranquility which repels wandering thoughts and temptations." Molinos
Have you ever, as an act of faith, in prayer, surrendered yourself into God's hands?
Molinos encourages us to then rest in the presence.
But wandering thoughts seek to invade and displace us. When this happens we often respond by repeating the surrendering prayer. Molinos calls this fussing.
Again he encourages us to wait and rest quietly in God's presence. He says,
Let me illustrate. If you have given a precious jewel to a dear friend, once it has been given to him, it is not necessary for you to repeat, "I give you this jewel, I give you this jewel." Do not labour in constantly reminding the Lord of your commitment and resignation to Him. Stand in His presence and remain there with tranquility."
My heart was stone
Rough cut bone
By Your blood
You bought it
With great care
You smoothed it here
Trimmed the edges
Polished it
Now it's a jewel
Refined by Your tools
Beauty to hold
Purest gold
Take it my King
I yield everything
In Your hands
Tranquil I stand
No need to fuss
No need to rush
I wait in our place
You are my Peace
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