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Set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God. 1 Chronicles 22:19
REFLECT:
One afternoon I went for a long walk along a woodland path.
Not even a bird sang, and gradually I became immersed in stillness.
As I rested quietly on a huge stone, I actually felt the living presence of God surround me.
I realize that in these days I am seldom still; I have a husband, children and a career.
And yet I need to remember: When the children clamor for attention...
Be still, and know that I am God.
When I feel that I have not enough hours...
Be still, and know that I am God.
When I am overwhelmed by my own inadequacies...
Be still, and know that I am God.
And I have a little exercise that helps: I perch on a footstool, close my eyes and allow God’s presence to fill me. Stillness surrounds me, and with my spirit renewed, I’m ready to resume the tasks ahead.
PRAY:
Living God, let Your presence surround me.
DO:
Sit in your favorite spot, close your eyes and allow God’s presence to fill.
Love Ya, ~Barbara
REFLECT:
One afternoon I went for a long walk along a woodland path.
Not even a bird sang, and gradually I became immersed in stillness.
As I rested quietly on a huge stone, I actually felt the living presence of God surround me.
I realize that in these days I am seldom still; I have a husband, children and a career.
And yet I need to remember: When the children clamor for attention...
Be still, and know that I am God.
When I feel that I have not enough hours...
Be still, and know that I am God.
When I am overwhelmed by my own inadequacies...
Be still, and know that I am God.
And I have a little exercise that helps: I perch on a footstool, close my eyes and allow God’s presence to fill me. Stillness surrounds me, and with my spirit renewed, I’m ready to resume the tasks ahead.
PRAY:
Living God, let Your presence surround me.
DO:
Sit in your favorite spot, close your eyes and allow God’s presence to fill.
Love Ya, ~Barbara
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roseBud23
Nice post Barbara. Yes I agree... I too feel God and hear his whispers in the stillness of my days. It is an absolute gift and I cherish these moments very much.
SUICIDALNOMORE
I am with Beth and Rose %100. It is so very good to meditate on this verse and to truly feel His presence when we simply be still and know that He is God. Wonderful post Barbara and thank you so much for sharing this with us. God Bless your kind and beautiful heart my friend. Hugs, Chris
MaryTurk
You know, one translation of this verse means so much to me. This translation goes from the original Hebrew Which means, "quit striving against God" or "quit fighting against God". To me this means to let go and let God!!!! Let go of what you are fighting so hard to hang on to against the will of God, and let him have it. Things will ...... well, things will work out!!!!
SUICIDALNOMORE
It is turning your natural mind set on its head literally. To truly want and accept His will instead of our will is key to living a transformed life for Christ. As long as we try to do things our way we will ALWAYS be in turmoil!!!
normaeh
rest in God, donmt fight him and listen for he will speak to your soul.
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