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Be Still Moments
In the Word
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10a).
Of the Word
Our lives can become ones of perpetual motion and sound. Work, school, church, sports — sometimes we’re convinced we just passed ourselves on the road! Add to the mix the racket of noises surrounding us and we yearn for a bubble bath in a sound-proof room.
Our Lord understands how demanding the lives we lead are, yet He wants to be connected to us; He wants to spend time with us. So He calls us to “Be still, and know that I am God" (Psalm 46:10a). Not just silent but subdued. We need a location and time when we are fully in His presence, listening for His voice.
This quiet time with our Lord requires planning and perseverance. We can’t just squeeze in a visit; we must schedule the time and place. Morning scripture, lunchtime prayer, or family devotions at supper are life-giving times with our Father. Then we can be still in refreshing fellowship with God.
Walking with my Lord
Lord, some relaxations I choose provide a temporary respite, but time spent with You gives unending joy and peace. Thank You for times when I choose to be still in Your arms. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Mustard Seed: From Quiet Times to Noisy Love. Jan Struck, author. 4/30 ©2013 Lutheran Women’s Missionary League, 801 Seminary Place Ste. L010, St. Louis, MO 63105. www.lwml.org
Unless otherwise indicated, Scripture quotations were taken from the ESV Bible® (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), Copyright ©2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers.
