Tag: be still

The Still Small Voice

The noisiness of your surroundings and the busyness of your schedule will impair your ability to hear the still small voice of God. “The Lord said to Elijah, ‘Go out and stand on the mountain in the presence of the Lord, for the Lord is about to pass by.’ Then […]

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Stress and Stillness

“Stand still and consider the wondrous works of God.” Job 37:14 NKJV. The pace of schedules and noise of surroundings generate stress. My thoughts and comments today are about “stress and stillness.” Stress is your body’s reaction to challenges, the impulse of “fight or flight.” Hurry, worry and weariness will […]

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Stillness

There is a quality of spiritual life that is found only in solitude and stillness. “Stand still first . . to hear the Word of God.” 1 Samuel 9:27 Amplified Bible. While young Saul unsuccessfully searched for his father’s lost donkeys, God spoke to Samuel of Saul’s coming and of […]

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Knowing God

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10 NIV. Knowing anyone requires significant investments of your heart and time. My thoughts and comments today are about “knowing God.” How do you actually get to know someone, really know them? There have been times I thought I knew a […]

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