Be Still and know...

Be still and know...If you're a true Bible scholar, I know that you know this comes from Psalm 46:10.  You may also be able to complete the verse with ...that I am God.  "Be still and know that I am God."  I can remember hearing this several times as a child.  From my mom, grandparents and other childcare providers.  It was difficult back then and it is even more difficult as and adult to sit and be still.  Naturally we want to control our circumstances and situations.  Beloved, in a perfect world in which we were in charge, that might be possible.  But in a world in which we have absolutely no control, it's hard to just sit and let the chips fall as they may.

However, the cares of this world, constant pulling and tugging, issues at work, home and school, and the list goes on and on.  It is hard to sit still and put it all in God's hands, even after he's proven himself time and time again.  Sometimes I look at my day and laugh at myself.  From the time my feet hit the floor in the morning and I utter my first "Thank you Jesus" of the day, I am in constant motion.  Doing this and doing that.  Rather than just being.  God wants us to be still and know that he is here.  He really has something to say to us.  The question becomes are we making time to listen to what he has to say?  Recently, I have been listening to Yolanda Adams' song "Be Still."  This song has blessed me and I'm sure that it will bless you too.  I can hear ever so clearly God, my mom, and countless others saying "Karsten, Be still!"  I pass this on to you.  Brothers and sisters, be still and know that HE is God.  Enjoy a silent moment with God, listen to him.  You and I may agree that we've said more than enough. 

Be Still 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=03GQiPaa69I&feature=related

Peace,
Karsten