Still Waters Among the Stones

A quiet mountain lake rests beneath a wide sky, its calm surface reflecting clouds, shoreline trees, and distant hills. Smooth stones and weathered boulders line the shallow water, creating a contemplative wilderness setting suited to themes of still waters, retreat, prayer, and trust in God’s sustaining care. The scene naturally recalls the shepherd language of Psalm 23, where the Lord leads His people beside restful waters and restores the soul. With no figures present, the focus remains on creation itself as a witness to divine peace, steadiness, and refuge. by Mal Austin