Psalm 62:5 Let all that I am wait quietly before God, for my hope is in Him.
It is often hard for me during my prayer time to quiet my heart and mind, to be calm and still before the LORD. The world often tries to horn in on any quiet time with thoughts of what needs to get done or get done next, what was left undone, what wasn’t done well, etc. To be still before the LORD, to breathe in His presence, to contemplate His mercy and grace, takes willful action on my part, but it is absolutely necessary if I am to know His will for me.
Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among nations, I will be exalted over the earth.”
And what exactly does He want from me? Sometimes that’s hard for me to discern as well, but there are givens that I can always cling to. He wants me to love others. He is focused on our eternal future, and He wants all of us with Him. Micah 6:8, …And what does the LORD require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God, sums it up succinctly. He wants us attuned to Him—His love, His mercy, His grace.
Psalm 37:7 Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for Him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.
Lord, Thank You for this day and for Your will for my life. Sometimes it feels tremendously difficult to discern what You are calling me to do in a given situation. Help me to seek Your will always. Guide my steps, my actions, and my words. Help me to comfort Your people and shine Your light. Help me to be still before You and to align my life with Your purpose. Draw me closer to You. Always. Amen.
Exodus 14:14 “The LORD will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Have a blessed day.