“The man who has no inner-life is a slave to his surroundings.” Henri Frederic Amiel

I often  react and get frustrated when I would rather respond and be patient. I confess that my reactions are my first nature. But since inviting Christ into my life, I see a new nature growing in me. His nature is peaceful, and mine in turmoil.” I am starting to understand that “He leads me beside still waters” is more a metaphor of a calm inner life than my physical surroundings. It is here that learning to respond rather than react becomes my reality. 

“Put off your old self...and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God...” Eph.4 Conversations Within” ts 2/22/2020