The Weaned Soul

Today's Word of Wonder: Composure

The Scripture Spotlight for Today

"But I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content."— Psalm 131:2 (NIV)

The Devotion: Beyond the "Demand"

There is a big difference between a hungry infant and a "weaned child." An infant cries and demands to be fed; the mother is seen only as a source of "doing" something for them. But a weaned child can simply sit on the mother's lap, content just to be in her presence, even if she isn't "doing" anything at that moment.

The WOW Moment today is realizing that "Heart-Work" is the process of becoming a "weaned soul."

Most of our inner noise comes from our demands: "God, do this!" "World, give me that!" "Boss, recognize me!" When we are in a state of constant demand, our hearts are never still. But when we choose Composure, we settle our souls. We realize that just "Being" with God is enough. We stop fussing for results and start resting in the Relationship. Today, your strength isn't in how much you "get" from the day, but in how quiet you can keep your heart while the day unfolds around you.

Wonder Prompt (Actionable Reflection)

Identify the "loudest" emotion in your heart right now (Is it worry? Impatience? Frustration?).

• Action: Instead of trying to "fix" the emotion, imagine yourself as that weaned child. Visualize yourself simply climbing into God’s lap and sitting there. Don't ask for a solution; just ask for His presence.

• Shift: Notice how the "volume" of your problems goes down when the "closeness" of your Father goes up.

• Prayer: "Lord, I choose to calm and quiet my soul today. I don't want to be a demanding child; I want to be a content one. Help me find my stillness in You, no matter how loud the world gets. Amen."