Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
In the swirl and stress of the holidays, or just daily living, God often uses these 8 words to restore my soul.
“Be still and know that I am God.”
The simple acts of being and knowing, free us from the Twilight Zone of Anxiety, the Abyss of Never Enough.
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Be.
- Just be.
- Be aware of being alive. Appreciate that you have a beating heart, and air to breathe.
- Settle into the truth that
- You are fearfully and wonderfully made.
- You are wanted. Treasured. Valued. Loved.
- You are known and you are loved.
Be still.
- Just stop. Rest. Take a breath. Or two. Be still.
- Be still on the inside, as well as the outside.
- Release all those thoughts swirling around in your head.
- Take your mind off your responsibilities, your concerns, those things in your head that are nagging you.
- Let go right now, and just be still.
And know.
- Let truth sink in.
- Be aware of what is real, and what is not.
- What is beyond seeing and understanding—and is in the realm of just knowing.
Know that I
- Know the Person who made you,
- Who knows you better than you know yourself.
- Who loves you with an everlasting love, which is in no way dependent on what you do or don’t do.
- Who lives within you.
- Who has your back.
- Who has shown, and will show you how to live.
- Who will never steer you wrong.
- Who goes after you when you stray—deliberately or unintentionally–and brings you back to the path of life and joy.
- Who restores your soul, leads you into the light and away from the darkness.
- Who will never leave you or reject you.
- Who keeps you safe—protects your identity, value, belonging and calling—for all eternity.
Know that I am God.
Know that this person–your heavenly father, your friend, your one and only guide in life, your creator—is God.
He is God.
He is
- 100% good.
- The most powerful being in the universe.
- Wise
- Trustworthy
- Present
- Compassionate
- Understanding
- Forgiving
- Non condemning
- Full of life and joy
- Available
- Ready to show you a better way to live
- Committed to walking with you on that way.
“Be Still and Know that I AM GOD.” Psalm 46:10
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“Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” Matthew 11:28-30
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