On our last trip to Greece and Turkey to tour the sites of the early churches of Paul and John, our group was on a medium sized cruise ship for the travel to Patmos and Ephesus, as well as other sites. The first day at sea was challenging with strong winds and high waves. The leaders of the various groups and families were all gathered in the ship's lounge to hear our instructions for the upcoming departures, and while we were gathered in this room without ventilation, with closed windows and with a tossing ship, I experienced a new sensation. The name of this new feeling is "motion sickness." I felt as if I was about to feed the fishes my lunch but could not reach the outside deck in time. Instead of panicking, I took a few deep breaths and slowly walked to the outside where the view and the air seemed to clear my head and settle my stomach almost instantly.
Some times our days produce a form of motion sickness. The hectic pace, the confusion and complexity of our responsibilities and obligations, the anxiety of the economic uncertainty of the country and the world and the worries about our loved ones will cause us to feel uneasy and unsure. Just as I needed space, a place of fresh air and a wide view, to reorient myself on that boat, so do we all need to create space to be alone with God. Draw away for even a few moments from the challenges of your day and seek the refreshment and renewal that God can provide and let the Lord bring a sense of calmness and peace to you.
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