Be Still
Be still.
I don’t know about you but I have trouble with being still.
When I look at this Joyful ‘Toon, I can identify.
I struggle with issues of control. Fears abound and it’s difficult to trust. So I fight back and it really doesn’t help.
The father in this image is there to help. The best thing for the little girl to do is to trust him and …be still.
I have to remind myself that God is Sovereign and in control. If I keep trying to fix things and figure everything out myself, I miss out on allowing Him to intervene. But it’s hard to …be still.
My husband and I recently moved from the home I never though I’d ever leave. I loved my home and had everything designed just so. I enjoyed inviting friends over for lunch. It was such a pleasant place to be with the mountain views and beautiful pink geraniums in pots surrounding the pool. 
I thought it was easier to be still in that peaceful environment.
But I’m learning that no matter where I live, I can take time to be still.
The view at this temporary home may not be as pretty. The furniture and design are not my choice. But I remind myself that all of our homes are really temporary homes. We’re just passing through on the way to our permanent home in heaven …with Jesus.
So, in the midst of important lessons to be learned through the trials I take the time to …be still.
Instead of having a view of the mountains during my quiet time, I have the opportunity to see bunnies! They love to scamper through the yard in search of food. The humming birds and quail are in such abundance out here.
It’s not about where you are physically. It’s really about where your heart is that matters. As I humbly come before my Heavenly Father in prayer, praise and worship, I am learning to …be still.
“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him …” Psalm 37:7
“Be still, and know that I am God …” Psalm 46:10
Blessings and love,
Such a beautiful, heart felt post sis.
Oh Debbie, your words are needed this morning. I like what you said: ‘It’s really about where your heart is that matters’…That is so true. Thank you for the reminder to be still before the Lord…
Thank you for sharing from your heart 🙂
I love this Debbie! As a renter, I hold onto the promise that this is just my temporary home, just like my time here on earth is. xo
Yes and Amen…and I love the bunnies…I miss seeing mine from our house, but I do have a “frog”. This journey isn’t easy, but it does teach lessons…I don’t want to miss any of them.
This morning I read a post on being quiet, being still and moving…all were right and all part of our walk.
I am trying to not get stuck.
Blessings to you as you continue on this journey and for sharing the fruit from your life.
The cartoon is SUCH a perfect picture and anaolgy of how we fight. The fear does overtake us at times and we struggle and toss making it soo much worse. And yet isn’t it wonderful that our struggling doesn’t make it harder for Him to hold on to us (like the earthly dad with the struggling swimmer) It’s harder only for us. This year has been full of many changes for both of us and I too soo struggle with the being still. I LOVE that He remains constant and whispers to me that He is in control NO MATTER WHAT….This was such a good post Debbie and blessed me this morning more than you know. Have a wonderful day. HUGS, Debbie
Being still…yes, I have trouble with this, too. Awesome post! THANK YOU!
Blessings,
andrea
“Be still…” Psalm 46:10 is one of my favorie verses, Debbie, because these are some of the first words God spoke to me in my early walk with Him as a born-again believer. Thank you for sharing this today, for I needed the reminder. Opening your heart to others and sharing of a difficult season is such an encouragement, and I am also encouraged by your decision to trust God and see things with His perspective.
Thank you, Debbie,
Blessings,
Laurie
This speaks to my heart Debbie. I have so much trouble being still. I’m forever wanting to fix everything and keep it all under control. When I am still and resting in Him, there is such peace.
Debbie, This has been a good post for me to dwell on this evening. With all the changes I’m going through, i’ve not been able to “be still” long enough to even visit my special sisters’ blogs, such as yours. I’m so thankful I was able to stop by and read this. I’m learning to be still..and quite honestly, that little cartoon and the expression on that little girl’s face made me chuckle—because it reminds me of none other than “me!” thanks for this wonderful encouragement and also good visual reminder! Hope you are doing okay. Big hugs!
Beautifully written Debbie. Being still is not easy for me, but yet it is in the quiet times with God that I grow so much. Love and appreciate you!
Oh friend, I think most of us have a hard time being still before the Lord.
I know you’ve been through such a tough season, but look at those precious bunnies! What a gift!
Bless you!
Beth
This really speaks to my heart. As you know, we are moving and time is short. Still looking for a place. It’s been hard the last couple of days to be still and know that He will provide. I must stay in this place of peace and rest and continue to be still.
“It’s not about where you are physically. It’s really about where your heart is that matters.”…amen…so very true…thanks for reminding me of this…my heart is with Him…so what can stop me now!?
sometimes the stillness is more about trust than anything, amen? Thank you for sharing this, it blessed me 🙂
Beautifully said and thank you for the timely reminder.
Hi beautiful!
I left a message on your blog about this awesome post.
Love you!
“We’re just passing through on the way to our permanent home in heaven …with Jesus.”
Thanks for the reminder Debbie. I find it so difficult to step away from the familiar at times. This is just what I needed today.
You are so right! It is the condition of our hearts that matter. I, too, am learning to be still before the Lord, and I am thankful for the lessons that He is teaching me as I go. Thank you for this great reminder!
Living for Him, Joan
Enjoyed this post this morning, Debbie. Thank you!