He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” – (Psalm 46:10, NIV)
God says, “Stop fighting and know that I am God! I am the one who defeats the nations; I am the one who controls the world.” – (Psalm 46:10, ERV)
“Be still, be calm, see, and understand I am the True God. I am honored among the nations. I am honored over all the earth.” – (Psalm 46:10, VOICE)
Being still is a counterintuitive concept in a world that seemingly never stops. It is amazing the difference we experience when we are intentional to be still before the Lord. We recognize His goodness and grace, and see how He is in and above all things. For me, the daily practice of spending time in the stillness of early morning in His word, helps set my heart right before I begin each day. Watching the world go from dark to light, and knowing He is beside me as I seek Him, strengthens my heart and blesses my soul. My perspective shifts as I seek to see through His lens rather than my own. Even in places where it seems all have forgotten who God is and how He loves, He provides glimpses of good and reminds me that He is far greater than the challenges right now. The ever-shifting shades of the sunrise, the sweet snores of puppies by my side, and the peace that is present in the early morning hours show me again and again that He is good and He is above all things. May we ever seek the Lord in stillness, so that our hearts and minds slow down enough to hear His heartbeat for each of us, and remind us again that we are deeply loved and created to do the same.
When we choose be still,
we then come to know;
the goodness of God,
through how His love’s shown.
Glimpses of beauty,
through all that is seen;
blessed reminders,
of what His love means.
He uses the things,
that speak to our heart;
to show us He’s good,
Love’s great work of art.
We need not struggle,
nor fight to be loved;
instead, in stillness,
we find we’re beloved.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank You that when we are still before You, we cannot help but recognize and know that You are God. Thank You that You are in and above all things, no matter what we perceive. Forgive us for our fears and doubts when we cannot see or understand how You are working on our behalf. Thank You that Your faithfulness is not dependent on what we see. Teach us to trust You more, for You are always good, even when situations or circumstances are not. Show us how to love and encourage those around us in ways that make Your love tangible. May many come into a lasting relationship with You. Be glorified O God, as we choose to be still before You and recognize more and more, who You are and how You love. Amen.
© Shannon Elizabeth Grabrick and Revelations in Writing, May 2011 – present
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him. – Psalm 37:7a
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