Psalm 46:10 (ESV)
“Be still, and know that I am God.
I will be exalted
among the nations,
I will be exalted
in the earth!”
We are so busy with our lives: working, school, friends,
family, sports and tons of other stuff….which we try to cram into a 16 hour
period.
Sometimes it can feel like we’re so busy that we hardly
have time to breathe!
Most of the time, we’re busy with so many activities that
we don’t have time to hear God.
Today’s verse challenged me and is worth re reading Psalms 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am
God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
When we have a few minutes to spare, do we fill them with
Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, or texting someone? Usually.
Not only do these things take up our time, but they can
easily lead us to dwell on ungodly thoughts. While we can learn from our
mistakes, often those mistakes knock us down and hurt us.
A better way to learn and grow strong is to have God show
us where we need to change.
God is always wanting to speak to us, guide us, and
encourage us. And many times, we forget to let God do that.
Lately God has been showing me how to be still and let Him
guide me.
Not just to sit still, but to trust Him more and more and
to keep my eyes on Him because He has a plan for me.
If we don’t keep our eyes on the Lord, we won’t have a
solid relationship with Him.
So let’s slow down and let God speak into our lives by
taking time to read God’s Word and let it correct us and show us the best way
to live. Let us meditate on it.
Psalms 139:23-24 “Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try
me and know my anxious thoughts; And see if there be any hurtful way in me, and
lead me in the everlasting way.”
God wants us to live a plentiful life. He knows what’s best
for us and that is why He has given us His Word.
Trusting God is all about not leaning on our own
understanding but His. (Proverbs 3:5-6)
So my Challenge is: Let’s take time to be still and just
listen to God. Instead of going to Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, etc when we
are bored, consider taking ten, twenty, or thirty minutes alone with God.
“God is a rewarder of those
who earnestly seek Him.” – Hebrews 11:6b
Dear Lord, we thank You for Your word. We pray that we would
take the time to spend time alone with You so that we will see what You have for
us. In the Name of Jesus, Amen.
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