Sunday Stillness – God tells us to Sit Still
Lately I have been having a hard time settling into a quiet time with the Lord. Does that happen to you?
This morning I finally said, “SIT STILL, Jan.” And I did. I sat so still I fell asleep. But that’s not bad either. At least I stopped. I felt a stillness I haven’t felt in a while.
It reminded me of my first time trying to sit still. Really I couldn’t sit for more than 5 minutes. Now I could sit still but I always feel like there are other things pressing on my time.
Really? – other things more pressing than being with God, Himself?
Oh no. That’s not good.
I felt a peace and calmness that I haven’t reached for a while.
Lately have been reading, studying, and thinking. Praying, petitioning. I’ve had an active brain.
I recalled reading Ron Hughes’ terrific book, called Refresh.
What’s been going on in my life Ron calls a “mental racket”.
My brain has played a rock concert for the past month.
At least now I know what I have been missing. I need to stop after praying and reading the Bible. I need to focus on Jesus. Get Still.
I must take that time – to quieten my thoughts before God.
Here is an acronym to help you and me to remember what being still and in God’s presence really means
PEACE
P – Put
E – Everything
A – Aside
C – Calm
E – Ensues
Take time with Jesus today. You will be glad you did.
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I must take that time – to quieten my thoughts before God. (click to tweet)
I found this video to express exactly what I have been feeling. We sang it on Sunday.
The words in the second first really meant a lot to me:
Take time to be holy, the world rushes on
Spend much time in secret with Jesus alone.
Today is Sunday Stillness.
Last week my post was called Quiet Moments and I posted a picture of a deer. Here is my latest meeting with a deer. I hope you enjoy.
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In Him alone can we find peace so real. 🙂
Our minds were on the same thing this week, Janis. I wrote about being still, too.
Blessings,
GG
Quietening my heart and mind is an absolute must for my quiet time routine, Janis. Without it, my mind would be bouncing around like a pin-ball machine! 😉 Thanks so much for your challenge to each of us. It’s easy to forget to take that time to “be still” and it’s always so worth the effort/rest! Thanks also for the linkup, my friend!
I have been having a hard time quieting my mind and heart lately as well. I appreciate your thoughts.
The hymn that came immediately to my mind was:
Be still my soul, the Lord is on thy side.
Bear PATIENTLY the cross of grief or pain.
Leave to thy God to order and provide,
In every change, He faithful will remain.
Be still my soul, thy best, thine Heavenly Friend
Through thorny ways, leads to a joyful end.
My weekend is always enhanced by my visit here.
Praise God for His perfect rest! May we hear His still small voice inviting us to come away with Him! Thanks for the lovely post & for hosting & God bless!
So true! I think the enemy does his best to keep us distracted so that we do NOT pray or take that quiet time with the Lord. Have to fight it every day but it is worth it. ♥