Then they cried to the Lord in their trouble, and he brought them out from their distress; he made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad because they had quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven. (Psalm 107: 28-30)

Most of us live in a very noisy world. The noise can be loudly literal and as a metaphor nearly inescapable. The noise slices into our hearts and minds, distracting and dividing us. Our haven is a quiet place where we can reclaim a wholeness. In this peaceful place we may also become reacquainted with one another and with God.