Silence Before the Lord
All day I have been asking the Lord what I should share with you today. During my devotions I have been going through Philippians and during my bible study on Wednesday nights I am soaking in end time prophesy. The Lord has been instructing and filling me up with his word. I have found after reading God’s word or studying, my brain is racing while I try to process and soak it all in. But today the Lord has been pressing me to “be still.”
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Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way, over the man who carries out evil devices! Psalm 37:7
“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
Do you struggle with being still? I do. While sitting my mind races with the items that need to be accomplished, deadlines that need to be met, and chores around me that need to be completed.
When we pray or worship God we are filling up that time with words. May I suggest spending some time being still and listening to God’s voice? There is a time for worship and prayer that is for sure, but there is also time to be still.
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For God alone my soul waits in silence; from him comes my salvation. Psalm 62:1
For today I am going to try to wait patiently for him. I will not fret about what I have or do not have or what my neighbor has or does not have. I will be still and soak in God’s love and comfort today.
Heavenly Father we live in an action society, it is easier for me to be doing, praying for a result, and filling up our time with words. Father help me to be still and listen. For you voice does not come in a mighty thunder but in the still soft voice.
God’s Girl,
Lori
Beautifully said dear one.
Lori, that is a great reminder today for us. Many times we wonder why after we pray and pray we don’t hear an answer but reality is that when we pray all we do is talk, talk, talk and we don’t hear God’s voice because we don’t listen. I want to be still in God’s Presence to not only hear His voice but to feel His presence. -Blessings, Laurie
What a great reminder to be still before Him. Sometimes when I pray I do all the talking but don’t sit long enough to hear what He may be saying in response. Dialogue is a two way thing. I guess since we have to listen with our heart it can be a challenge in our humanness. But there are times when I am reading the Bible and the words seem to be written just for me. I know He speaks to me and I’m so thankful for that.
Wonderful reminder to be still before the Lord. It’s much easier to hear Him when we do! Excellent post, Lori. Thank you so much for sharing your heart.
yes, I have trouble being still. It seems anytime I need to hear this verse, I’ll read it somewhere.
Be still and know that I am God. My favorite thing to always remember. When I get anxious, I think be still and know that he is God.
Oh, how I find it so difficult to be still. I know I should and I truly want to, but it truly is a struggle. I think I will make it a goal this next week to be more still… to quietly listen to God.
Those scripture verses came to me in my reading this morning as I was at home nursing a sick child instead of being in church. God, however, never fails to meet us when are hearts are stilled before him. Thanks for punctuating the reminder he had already begun in my soul earlier today.
peace~elaine
Ps 46:10 is the verse God impressed upon my heart almost 10 years ago. It’s a life long lesson of being…instead of doing.
Obviously your words spoke volumes to many of us who struggle with this. I so love it when bloggers start with “All day I have been asking the Lord what I should share with you today” …thank you for letting Him speak through you.
Lori,
This is exactly what I need. Wonderful words for my tired soul. Love you.
Hi Lori;
How very wonderful God just wants us to remain in the secret place of rest and know that He is in charge, He is in control. We can relax and trust Him with all our cares because He knows and understands everything!!
Doris