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“Cease striving [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 (NAS)

Do we ever push ourselves to get things done in our own strength?  If so, we will soon find that we become weary and discouraged.  We must learn to take time to be still in our activities, in our minds and bodies.  Our mind, soul (emotions) and bodies need rest.  We can be totally still, and still have confusion because stillness begins in the mind.  Renewing our mind with God’s Word causes us to be still and focus on Him.  Even people with quiet temperaments can appear to be peaceful but inside there’s a lot going on.  Judging from the outside, we think they don’t have a care in the world.  But as we begin to listen to them, they admit how worried and anxious they are feeling.  They have no inward rest or peace, because they are striving inside in their own strength.  As I began to minister the Word of God to them, they become less anxious and more hopeful.  I suggest some scriptures for them to meditate on to renew their mind and to be still before God.  It worked.  We must take time to acknowledge who God is and cast all our burdens upon Him. However, we cannot be still if we are carrying burdens around that are weighing us down.  We must quiet our minds with God’s Word and be mindful of his promises.

“God, I choose right now to be still and acknowledge Your presence.  I know that You are my God and You can calm me and give me sweet peace. I choose not to strive, but to be still and know You are my God.”

For His Glory

Linda Reyes Shepherd
TRBC Mountain Blend