Fellow Believers in Christ,
I have been mediating for weeks on the first part of Psalm 46:10. Specifically the first part of the verse which says, "Be still and know that I am God." I do not know about you but the Christmas and New Year holidays are often busy for many Americans. The church and all its workers have been extremely busy this time of year with plays, musicals, and special songs to make the season bright.
Yet, how often do we stop in the midst of the chaos of our busy lives and make time to listen to God? I am reminded that despite being busy Jesus always took time to be still and listen to God away from the junk that we have allowed to fill up our daily lives. Examine the life of Jesus and how lived on Earth and notice no matter who was around Him he always made time to be still and listen to God. Spending time with God was something the Jesus cherished, and He chose to make his top priority.
I would suggest that we would all do ourselves a favor by first placing God in our lives. Yet, simply placing God in a place of prominence does not mean much if we ignore Him and live our lives according to our own rules. I firmly believe we must not allow the world around us to control us and should fight everyday to spend time with God. It is in those still quiet moments when God will direct you where to go and how He expects us to live.
So be honest with yourself are you doing well "Being Still" with God. I know that when the Lord laid this verse on my heart I was not as good as I am today at it. That also means that I still have millions of miles to go before I get it close to be perfect. As the Apostle Paul said I continue to press on to receive the prize. Each day I try to give more of my day back to God and honor Him with my life.
I hope this not helped you in some way.
Your brother in Christ,
Mike
I have been mediating for weeks on the first part of Psalm 46:10. Specifically the first part of the verse which says, "Be still and know that I am God." I do not know about you but the Christmas and New Year holidays are often busy for many Americans. The church and all its workers have been extremely busy this time of year with plays, musicals, and special songs to make the season bright.
Yet, how often do we stop in the midst of the chaos of our busy lives and make time to listen to God? I am reminded that despite being busy Jesus always took time to be still and listen to God away from the junk that we have allowed to fill up our daily lives. Examine the life of Jesus and how lived on Earth and notice no matter who was around Him he always made time to be still and listen to God. Spending time with God was something the Jesus cherished, and He chose to make his top priority.
I would suggest that we would all do ourselves a favor by first placing God in our lives. Yet, simply placing God in a place of prominence does not mean much if we ignore Him and live our lives according to our own rules. I firmly believe we must not allow the world around us to control us and should fight everyday to spend time with God. It is in those still quiet moments when God will direct you where to go and how He expects us to live.
So be honest with yourself are you doing well "Being Still" with God. I know that when the Lord laid this verse on my heart I was not as good as I am today at it. That also means that I still have millions of miles to go before I get it close to be perfect. As the Apostle Paul said I continue to press on to receive the prize. Each day I try to give more of my day back to God and honor Him with my life.
I hope this not helped you in some way.
Your brother in Christ,
Mike
