Quiet Reflections by the Water: Finding God in Stillness


As I sit here at the barn in the middle of my work, I like to take moments of rest and reflection. It is here that I am reminded of the beauty of God's nature and the stillness of it all. The birds and the flowers do not worry about the things we do, they know they are well taken care of. Nature has always been a link for me, as there is so much to see and hear when we are quiet and still. What do you miss out on when you are loud and in a hurry. 

I remember teaching my nieces and nephews about the importance of being quiet while out in nature, not just for safety but also so their eyes could be opened to the beauty of things around them that only reveals itself in the stillness and quiet.
Some of my favorite times are first thing in the coolness of morning, when the dew is still present and a fog has settled in. I love walking through nature in those moments, as I feel his presence as I walk slowly and take it all in.

Quiet Reflections by the Water: Finding God in Stillness

There’s a holy hush that settles over creation when the world slows down — when the breeze dances through the trees, the water ripples softly, and the warmth of sunlight paints everything gold. Sitting here by the cross, overlooking the peaceful pond, I can’t help but feel the nearness of God.

Moments like this remind me that our Creator often speaks in the quiet. He doesn’t need to shout to be heard. In fact, Scripture shows that His voice is often gentle. When Elijah fled to the mountain, exhausted and afraid, God wasn’t in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire — but in the “sound of a gentle whisper” (1 Kings 19:11–12).

That whisper still calls to us today. In the busyness of life, we can easily miss it. But when we pause — when we step away from the noise and rest in His presence — our hearts begin to hear again.

As I gaze at the cross standing against the backdrop of the water, I’m reminded that Jesus invites us into this stillness. He said in Matthew 11:28–29, “Come to Me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you, and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.”

That rest isn’t just physical — it’s spiritual. It’s a soul-deep peace that comes when we remember who God is and who we are in Him. Sitting in this sacred space, I can feel the truth of Psalm 23:2–3 — “He leads me beside still waters. He restores my soul.”

Nature becomes a living sermon — preaching peace, order, and the steadfastness of God’s design. The trees don’t hurry. The waters don’t worry. They simply reflect His glory by being what He created them to be.

In this view, I’m reminded that my soul, too, was made to reflect Him. And reflection requires stillness.

So I quiet my heart. I breathe deeply. I let the world fade and the Word rise within me. And in this stillness, I remember: God is faithful. He is near. He is enough.


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Reflection Questions

1. What might God be whispering to you in your moments of quiet?


2. Are there areas of your life where you need to “be still and know” (Psalm 46:10)?


3. How can you make space for sacred stillness in your daily rhythm?




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A Short Prayer

Heavenly Father, thank You for meeting me in the quiet moments. Thank You for the beauty of creation that reflects Your peace and power. Teach me to rest in Your presence, to listen for Your whisper, and to trust that You are at work even when I am still. Restore my soul beside Your still waters. In Jesus’ name, amen.

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