Hold my hand, please.

I was given a list of Bible Verses, recently, and as I read them, I came across one particular verse that touched my heart.
                                  Psalm 46:10. "Be still, and know that I am God."

Is that me, or what? I have always had a problem keeping still and quiet. My mouth is always going a mile a minute. Truly, when am I ever quiet enough to hear what God is telling me to do? Does this ring a bell with you? If you have ever worked with the public, or been in a space where two or more are gathered, you know what I am talking about. Many of us have this problem.
In my youth, there was a slogan that we all had to learn, that was a promotional message for pedestrian traffic. I'm sure you will remember the words. Stop, Look and Listen. Those words were once taught to every school aged child.
Well, those words should apply to almost everything in life. Just think of all the situations where heeding those words would have been helpful. Just Stop talking. Look around and try to understand the situation. Finally, Listen to what God is telling us to do and say. Then and only then, should we jump into the fray.

Oh Lord. Watch over all of us. We do impulsive things, and we often regret them. Remind us that life is just one everlasting crosswalk!  Amen.