Be Still

As humans we all have a tendency to try and power through our trials. 

We think that through our own grit and determination our situation will change or bend to our will. 

Sometimes we are even willing to throw all the resources we have at things to attempt to change our situation. 

In Psalms 20 we are reminded to remember the Name of the Lord.

“Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed; He will answer him from His holy heaven With the saving strength of His right hand. Some trust in chariots, and some in horses; But we will remember the name of the Lord our God. They have bowed down and fallen; But we have risen and stand upright."

Psalms 20:6-9 NKJV

God is our source of strength and horsepower we need to overcome our challenges. His supply is endless.

“But those who wait on the Lord Shall renew their strength; They shall mount up with wings like eagles, They shall run and not be weary, They shall walk and not faint.”

Isaiah 40:31 NKJV

Sometimes being still is the most powerful thing we can do. 

“Be still, and know that I am God; -”

Psalms 46:10 NKJV

I know this goes against our human nature. We need results, we need answers, we need to see something move. Believe me when I tell you I know how hard this is. 

Laying our burdens down only to pick them up again and again. So, this is for me too....

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart, And lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, And He shall direct your paths. Do not be wise in your own eyes; Fear the Lord and depart from evil. It will be health to your flesh, And strength to your bones. Honor the Lord with your possessions, And with the firstfruits of all your increase; So your barns will be filled with plenty, And your vats will overflow with new wine.”

Proverbs 3:5-10 NKJV

God, give us the strength to fully trust You for all that You have for us in every situation. We surrender our burdens once and for all to You. Give us the courage to be still and know that You are in control and:

“And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose.”

Romans 8:28 NKJV

God, You have a purpose and a plan for us that is better than anything we could ever possibly accomplish on our own. Help us in our weakness and unbelief. Show Yourself mighty in our lives. 

“For the vision is yet for an appointed time; But at the end it will speak, and it will not lie. Though it tarries, wait for it; Because it will surely come, It will not tarry.”

Habakkuk 2:3 NKJV

“Show me Your ways, O Lord; Teach me Your paths. Lead me in Your truth and teach me, For You are the God of my salvation; On You I wait all the day.”

Psalms 25:4-5 NKJV

In Jesus Name I pray. -Amen

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.

In Jesus Name - Amen 

-Pastor Doug