March 5
But YHWH is in the Holy Temple: let all the earth be silent in God’s presence. (Habakkuk 2:20)
In the ancient Bunya Mountains of Queensland, towering pines stand as silent sentinels, their presence a testament to the enduring nature of the Divine. These majestic trees, some over 600 years old, have witnessed the unfolding of countless generations, their roots deeply anchored in the rich soil of time. As one stands in their midst, the hushed atmosphere invites a profound stillness, a reverent acknowledgment of the sacred that permeates all of creation.
Just as the Bunya Pines create a sanctuary of silence, the presence of the Divine can be found in the quiet spaces of the heart. In a world often filled with noise and distraction, it is in the stillness that one can truly encounter the eternal. By cultivating a posture of reverence and openness, the heart becomes attuned to the whispers of the Divine, recognising that the sacred is not confined to temples made by human hands but dwells within the very fabric of existence.
Reflection:
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How can I create spaces of stillness in my life to encounter the presence of the Divine?
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What can the ancient Bunya Pines teach me about the enduring nature of faith and the importance of being rooted in the eternal?
Prayer:
Loving Creator, may I find sanctuary in the stillness, ever attentive to Your presence that permeates all of creation. Grant me the grace to cultivate a reverent heart, open to the whispers of Your presence in the quiet spaces of my heart.