So many challenges, so many words spoken, but God stays faithful. As human beings we face so many things which disappoint us very easily but yet again God stays faithful.
What we have to realise is that trials come and go, but are we mature enough to face it? Are we mature enough to count it all joy (James 1:2)? God wants us to always be on top and not down there. Deuteronomy 28:13 tells us; “The Lord will make you the head and not the tail. If you pay attention to the commands of the Lord your God that I give you this day and carefully follow them, you will always be at the top, never at the bottom.”
WOW!!! How awesome is that? A promise of God, never to be broken. I think most of the time we are disappointed by friends or family and it’s so hard to move on at times because you have put so much into that relationships(not saying you perfect), but you have put in some effort and yet the enemy comes in like a flood. What do we need to do? We have to allow the Spirit of God to raise a standard against him(Isaiah 59:19).
We have to become still. We cannot fight back and act on our emotions. Believe me, I know it’s hard but God’s instruction is that if you want to always be on top, we have to be still.
"But I have stilled and quieted my soul." Psalm 131:2
When I became still yet sad, I shared my uneasiness with God but knew silence and stillness were things I needed to practice. During these times I heard God's gentle encouragement, "Shhh. Be still. It's okay to be silent. You don't have to say a word." My spirit felt renewed and at peace. In silence and stillness God united His heart with mine, allowing me to experience the rest I needed. As we fill the reservoir of our soul with true refreshment from God we learn to relax in the rhythms of His grace. We experience real peace and rest that only come from the silence and stillness of being with Him. We carry this refreshment with us as we face the challenges of our day.
Do you find it challenging to sit quietly with God? Ask Him to help you practice and enjoy silence and stillness. Your soul will find refreshing peace. God's rest is exactly what our restless soul needs.
Dear Lord, my soul is having a hard time being still. I lay down my resistance to silence, and commit my anxiety to You. I praise You in advance for what You are going to say to me in the silence. I thank You for the rest only You can give. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
In His Love
Leslene
In His Love
Leslene
