Be STILL and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10, Part 2 of 4
Be STILL and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
Be:
“Be” is reality!
My true spiritual condition, now, not one day when I get to heaven. How I am and who I am on the inside—not how I wish I was or how I pretend to be. How I function in the inner-man; how I respond to things happening around me; how I evaluate my priorities, how I approach my responsibilities.
“Be” is the present state of my heart, the attitude of my mind, the choice of my will. “Be” is the fruit of my faith….surrendered to God, trusting His word, receiving His grace, seeking His glory.
Still:
Be still!
Not—be afraid, be frustrated, be exasperated, be perplexed, be confused. Still with Him, still in Him, still before Him, still through Him, still because of Him.
Quiet. Meek. Hushed. Expectant. Faithful. Surrendered. Ready. Attentive. Willing. Watching. Listening for His voice. Resting in His love. Gazing upon His beauty. Beholding His face.
Not—restless, pacing, fretting, anxious. Still in my plans, still in my work, still in my schedule, still as I wait before Him with a quiet heart.
Still with expectancy, still with thanksgiving, still with worship, still with praise.
So good. I needed this to start my day.
I endevor to read Meet Me in the Meadow every day morning as part of my devotion particularly when I am troubled over many things. It brings me hope and renews my strength and faith. Even today the Lord spoke to me through this ministry that I should trust God and not be anxious but rest in His love. May God bless your ministry.
This is so beautiful, and so helpful for me right now, as I am going through such a stressful time. I need to be reminded who God is, and let myself trust, and be still. My husband is going through kidney failure, and I am so scared, for both of us. He is my best friend, the love of my life and my whole world. We have been married 36 years, and started dating 4 years before that! We just moved 3 hours away from from our adult children, sometimes I feel so far away.
Your writings bring me peace in this storm. Thank you so much.
Thanks. I (we) needed that at this present moment, this day.
What a spirit filled message!
This is one verse that God has been teaching me for a long time. Whenever I meet any problems , or difficulty. God is speaking that verse to me. For a week or so, I saw a beautiful picture with that verse on it, I know it so well, but this time it was like a light bulb went on inside my spirit. Something happened. Then I saw Meet Me In The Meadow, and saw this. It was a gift from God. Thank you for this 4 part series. I love it. God speaking yet again to my heart.
The writings you share with us are simple,sweet and lovely. Thank you for sharing from the Bible and your heart.Thought provoking, God Bless you.
Thank you so much for this message.It came when i needed something like this when i am just diagnosed with a gastric malignancy.
((((NODS))))) in the present, not what we would like it to be but
as it is…..in His presence
I need this today. My friend called me up and when I declined having lunch with her, she yelled at me and told me it’s all my fault. I could feel so guilty and condemned like how she tries to make me feel each time but I think and suspect I’ve grown above this and she hung up on me.
I think I should just be still and know that HE is God and i am not and we are all in HIS good hands, no matter what.