Stand Still in the Light

George Fox 400.” Henry, Bob. 2024, acrylic on canvas. This was the original painting which was modified for the cover of the special edition of Friends Journal 400th anniversary of George Fox’s birth, June/July 2024.

The first step of peace is to stand still in the light (which discovers things contrary to it) for power and strength to stand against that nature which the light discovers: here grace grows, here is God alone glorified and exalted.”

— George Fox, 1653
Co-founder of the Religious Society of Friends

Find a dark room and light a candle within it. Then stand still in its light, allowing God to speak to your condition and envelop you with peace.

What does “speaking truth to power” mean to you?

What is your responsibility to speak truth to power as an individual? As part of a faith community? 

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This week’s messages are guest edited by Bob Henry, artist, recorded Friend, and pastor of Indianapolis First Friends Quaker Meeting, Indianapolis, Indiana. Bob is married to Sue and has three grown children.  

Each of the art pieces this week are originals that Bob has created for sermons or other publications.

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  • George Fox (July 1624 – 13 January 1691) was one of the founders of the Religious Society of Friends. He preached in Britain, parts of Europe, and North America and was arrested and jailed numerous times for his beliefs.

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