Chants, Psalms

Calming the Restless Heart – Ach El-Elohim

Ach Ayl-Elohim dumiyah nafshi
Calming the Restless Heart in Hebrew
Only towards God my soul (turns in) silent calm. (Psalm 62:2)

St. Augustine said, “…our heart is restless till it rests in You.” When I touch the place of deep silence within me, I just naturally turn to God who is waiting for me. And in that turning, my restless heart is stilled and calmed. Only when I face The Mystery, does that silence deepen within me, and my restless heart is calmed.

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