Quiet Spaces: Sit
The first of three issues of Quiet Spaces for 2012 is entitled 'Sit' and will be followed by 'Walk' and 'Stand', reflecting a theme relating to sport around these postures of the human body. In this first issue, Tony Horsfall, who has spent a number of years in China, introduces us to the spirituality of Watchman Nee, whose influential book Sit, Walk, Stand was very important in his time.
Ray Simpson develops the theme, pointing out that if we wish to be athletes of the Spirit, learning to sit is the best place to begin, and he even gives us some sitting exercises to start with. Rachel Thorpe, a young writer new to Quiet Spaces, gets excited about the readings in Mark 10 and in Revelation about the prospects for being seated with Jesus in his glory!
Gordon Giles, who is both a vicar and a musician as well as being a long-term contributor to Quiet Spaces, contributes 'Singing with the Soul'. Rosemary Feuell's article 'Sitting in his shade' is based on the Song of Songs (2:3). Rosemary talks of setting our minds on God, enjoying being seated with him and includes some practical suggestions.
About Quiet Spaces:
Published three times a year in January, May and September, Quiet Spaces provides a regular flow of inspiration for your spiritual journey that can be dipped into over and over again. Each edition reflects on a theme offering a wealth of thought-provoking comment that can also be used in sermon preparation and leading worship.
Quiet Spaces provides:
- Undated inspiration articles exploring the theme of each edition
- 'My Space' pages to journal your own meditations and thoughts from reading the articles and engaging with worship