A Prayer about Stilling Our Souls

But I have calmed and quieted my soul,

like a weaned child with its mother;

like a weaned child is my soul within me. Psalm 131:2

Heavenly Father,

We live in a hectic, busy, noisy world. 

Screens blink at us, 

notifications ding and ping and ring, 

demanding our attention, 

now! 

Our world shouts at us 

to do more and do it fast. 

Thank you for the permission to say “no,” 

to not be concerned with matters 

too far beyond us (Psalm 131:1). 

Help us, we pray, 

to be intentional 

about calming our souls 

by trusting in you.

Help us to quiet 

the noisy, driven beat 

of our hearts that differs 

so loudly 

from the steady, gentle rhythm 

you orchestrated. 

Help us to still ourselves 

like a weaned child

in your loving embrace, 

perfectly at rest, 

knowing that you have provided 

and will continue to provide all of our needs.

In Jesus’ hope-full name. Amen.