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

How has this truth changed your life?  Please share with us!

“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