Be Still and Know He is God

"Be still and know that I am God." ~ Psalm 46:10

We live in such a fast paced society. It seems that in a blink of an eye months go by! It was just Christmas and today is already the first day of February! Most of us are so busy that we go through our days not really taking in all that's happening around us. We don't enjoy the simple moments. We're too busy finishing one task so we can get started on the next one and we totally miss out on life. Our minds race at a record speed trying to keep up with everything and if we're not careful, we will allow our lives to start spinning out of control.

When we live this way, things get even more complicated when trials come. That's just what we need, one more thing to have to think about! How are we supposed to fit one more thing in our busy schedule? We don't have time to deal with problems! Doesn't God see that our plate is already full and we just don't need this right now?!

The next thing you know, we are totally overwhelmed. Our mind becomes consumed with this problem. We find ourselves always thinking about it, trying to find a solution. We look for a way of escape. We try to understand why God is allowing it to happen. We wonder what we've done wrong to deserve this. Is God punishing us? Is there a way of escape? Is this the end for us?

The enemy loves to play mind games with us! If he can get us overwhelmed in our thinking, our whole life suffers. We can't be effective for God because our focus is completely on what is taking place right now. We feel trapped and before long we are at our breaking point. We just can't handle it anymore!

As bad as this may sound, God loves when we get to this place. Some of us have strong personalities and don't like to give up control. It takes us getting to a breaking point before we fully surrender to God. When we throw our hands in the air and say, "God, I can't do this anymore!" then He steps in and says, "I've been waiting on you to say that!"

At this place, God steps in and we find ourselves simply resting in His presence. We are filled with His peace. All the chaos seems to disappear and it's just us and Him. We feel safe and secure. Nothing else in the world seems to matter because we are in an intimate place with Him.

Sometimes trials help us get to a place where we have no choice but to slow down and embrace His presence. Here we can just be still and know that He is God! He can speak to our hearts, energize and refresh our spirit. We find strength in this place. He is not going to compete with all the distractions in our lives. He wants our undivided attention.

May we desire to be in this place and choose to make time for this intimacy with Him without having to forced here by some tragic storm. May we daily run into His arms and surrender our entire being to Him! May we refuel every day and draw from His strength so that we are prepared to handle whatever life throws our way. Don't wait until you get in trouble to turn to Him. Run to Him daily and then everything in your life will go so much smoother!