Be Still

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He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10

My devotional this morning had the above scripture included with it. As I was reading it, I was thinking I should really go back to bed because I’m tired. But then I had to stop and think what was I really tired from. I had not done anything too significant that would cause me to be worn out. Then I realized that I am mentally drained.

I tell people that I am fully trusting in the Lord, which I am, but sometimes my brain wanders to the unknown. When I’m saying that I am not worrying about not having a job or how my bills will be paid, that little gnawing feeling creeps up over me. I have to constantly speak a affirmation over myself to bring myself back to a place of peace and trusting God totally. So this morning when I read the scripture, I understood it differently.

God says, “Be still, and know that I am God”. For me it means that a job is not what supplies all your needs (though it helps) but it’s God who does. Be still and know He is the Alpha and the Omega. He is the beginning and the end. He is the one that create us and we know that we are wonderfully and fearfully made. So that means that no weapon that is formed against us can prosper! Sometimes those weapons come in disguise as thoughts. We have to hold captive those thoughts that are not in line with God’s word. I know it’s tough when things look a certain way but that’s when we definitely need to understand that we walk by faith not by sight.

Today, my friend, I challenge you to being still. What I mean by that is when you feel those anxious thoughts rising up in you, get still. Stop what you’re doing and say affirming words over yourself. What I’ve been saying is, “God is the supplier of all my needs. I am not in want.” I encourage you to try it. Grab those thoughts and make them obedient to God’s word. You can do it because the bible says you are more than a conqueror!

Be abundantly blessed today!

Love you with the love of Christ,

Kelly