Be Still

Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)
Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!

Here is something I wrote in my journal a few days ago–a reflection on several Scriptures that revolve around the same theme.

Be still…

You say, yet how can I be still?

When I am caught in my turbulent seas?

One moment–trusting, calm, content,

Filled with faith in Your promises

And hope for the future.

Next moment–doubting, anxious, discontent,

Filled with fear and discouragement for the future.

Yet You say, “Be still.”

You alone can calm the winds and waves,

Give this heavy-laden soul peace and rest in You.

Speak these two words to my raging storm.

Quiet me with Your love.

Command these tempests to cease…

Silence me to know

YOU ARE GOD

And You are perfectly,

Continuously,

Always

FAITHFUL.

Zephaniah 3:17 (NKJV)
The Lord your God in your midst, The Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.”

Mark 4:39 (NKJV)
Then He arose and rebuked the wind, and said to the sea, “Peace, be still!” And the wind ceased and there was a great calm.

Matthew 11:28-30 (NKJV)
28Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”