“Be still, and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10
What a beautiful verse. It sounds so simple, and yet it is not. At least not for me.
Sometimes I find it difficult to quiet my mind. Anxiety presses in and I let daily stresses and worries take over my thoughts. Sometimes I just let busyness get in the way—too much to do, or too many things to think about. Even while I am sitting here trying to write this post, my thoughts are jumping around and I am struggling to find focus.
I know that God is in control. And I know that He has always provided me with what I need. He has blessed me abundantly, and yet I continue to worry. When I feel anxious, I often distract myself with busyness, TV, books, music, etc., instead of quieting my mind and soul, and handing my worries over to God. When anxiety closes in, I need to be still and trust God.
I know that if I am doing what God has called me to do, there will be time enough to do it. And I know if I use His priority list, instead of mine, I won’t be too busy. The things I need to accomplish will get done. The things that can wait, will wait. And the things that I don’t need to do at all, can be crossed off my list. When my body and mind are running in circles, I need to be still and focus on God.
I know that if I begin each day by spending quiet time with God, my stresses and worries will be fewer. I will be better equipped to face any challenges that come my way. And yet, I rarely do that. I am not a morning person, so I use that as an excuse to set my alarm a little later—leaving me just enough time to get ready for work, or church, or wherever I may be going. When I am preparing for my day, I need to be still and seek God’s guidance.
Don’t misunderstand me. I do spend time in prayer, and I do take time to be still. I just don’t do so as often as I should. It’s not always my initial reaction. I want to get to the place where my first response to worry, stress, anxiety, and excessive busyness is to stop, quiet my thoughts, and allow God to take control. I need to find a place and time, free from distraction, where I can read the Bible, spend time in prayer, and sit quietly in the presence of God. I need to do this everyday. I want my life to show that I can be still and know that He is God.
How about you? Is this something you struggle with also?
I do start my day with time for God. Bible reading is 1st then my morning walk gives me time to commune with God.
See you shortly at Blooms for breakfast.
That’s wonderful! I admire your commitment.
I need to share time with God every day through prayer, reading His Word and sharing His love with others. There are times when I try to handle things on my own instead of going to Him first. I am working on going to Him first. 🙂
It can be a challenge. I am working on it too.