At My Master’s Feet
I sat in the Adoration Chapel. Mind going at its usual fast pace. Distracted. Trying to focus and pray while the background thoughts raced by.
Sit, I commanded myself, frustrated. Just sit still and pray.
I grinned at myself, noticing that my admonition sounded like I was talking to a dog.
As humbling as it was to compare myself to a dog, I realized dogs have some very admirable qualities. They love unconditionally. They obey promptly (most of the time). They keep their eyes on their master. And they love to sit at his or her feet.
Maybe sometimes I need one-word commands like a dog. Simple cue words to remind me of my priorities.
Sit. Put aside the need to do, and just be. Pause throughout the day. Rest in the Lord’s presence. Let His grace fill your heart to overflowing, replenishing your strength for the remainder of the day.
Down. “No servant is greater than his master,” Jesus said (John 13:16). Humble yourself. Follow His example of serving others in love and humility. 
Stay. Stop trying to figure out your future. Stay in the present moment. Look for the opportunities God sends each day for you to follow Him one day at a time. Stay by His side. Don’t try to run ahead.
What simple yet profound lessons for me!
Loving Father, please help me to keep my eyes on You. Make me eager to please you and prompt in obeying you. And help me to learn to sit contentedly at Your feet.
That’s just cool. I never looked at it that way before.
Thank you so much for sharing – I especially like the last point you make and the way you describe “waiting”!
Thanks for sharing. I really like this –
“Stop trying to figure out your future. Stay in the present moment. Look for the opportunities God sends each day for you to follow Him one day at a time. Stay by His side. Don’t try to run ahead.”
When I try to run ahead I get in trouble, worried, afraid…so instead am trying to live moment by moment in the Lord’s grace.
Stefanie
Thank you for these edifying words, I needed to read this today. God bless you.