Be Still and Know He is God

As a Christian, how many times have I heard, read or said the verse “Be still and know I am God?” (Psalm 46:10 NIV). Countless times, but one of the amazing things about God’s word is how it can touch and reach you in different ways throughout the years.

I’ve been struggling since before COVID-19 hit. It all started when I began writing my book, Defy Your Diagnosis when living in Texas. I understand full well how satan will attack anything that might disrupt the bondage he puts upon people, but I’ve been hit harder than I could have imagined.

Physical and health issues continue to bombard me. Just as I defeat one, I’m tackling another. My business has been annihilated, and I am left wondering what to do next. Emotionally, I am discouraged beyond words. It is here, in the dark places of life, where God awaits us. When we finally become quiet, we are able to hear Him. He never shouts or screams to get our attention. Nope. He isn’t like a political ad trying to firehose His opinion upon us. He waits patiently and softly.

I am at the end of myself. I’ve done what I’ve been told by the world to do so that I can have a thriving business. I’ve hired experts, followed their advice, and still, crickets. I’ve been disciplined and determined, and now I am in a valley of despair. I’m exhausted, frustrated and feeling lost.

As I sit in my self-pity, I look over to see God’s most glorious face. He’s got a warm smile full of love without judgement. He doesn’t have to say it. I already know it. He’s been right here, but I’ve been busing doing life. I’ve been pushing (again) when I should have been still. I was busy doing what I thought was right when I needed to remember to spend more time with the Right One. Can you relate? Have you ever beaten your head against a wall in sheer frustration? The pace of our world is not conducive to standing and being still.

You know those quizzes Facebook posts? One was “What is your greatest fear?” Well, mine has always been not contributing and doing what I was supposed to do in this world. Now I find myself facing my greatest fear and having to let it go and give it to God. I exhale deeply and feel like a failure all over again. I should know better, but here I am.

Even though my intentions were to use my God-given gifts and talents in the marketplace, God must have other plans. He’s sitting with me and isn’t in a hurry to get up. I practice my yoga breath and feel my thirst quenched by His presence. I look up, and His light is casting out the darkness. Am I lost or did I briefly forget my way?

His ways are never are ways, have you learned that yet? Apparently, I have to keep learning this one. He wants me to share His message of hope with you by being vulnerable about my own trials, tribulations and victories. He wants me to continue passing on whatever message He gives me to you. He is reminding us all that with Him, ALL things are possible. Yes, I have overcome a lot, and I must not forget Who helped me.

Do you have difficulties that don’t seem to go away? Are you frustrated and feeling alone? Maybe you’ve come to the end of your own rope. Great! You will meet God right there. He’s got you, and His love will cover you. It is when we end that He begins, and He is much mightier than we could ever be. So, strap on your sea tbelt, hold on and await to see what God will do for and through you. I’m ready. Are you?

I say it again: Be still and know He is God! Perhaps if we all spent less time doing things of this world and more time being with our Almighty Father, we’d have more peace. That inner peace will draw people to us, and it is then, His plan is fulfilled. He is the light this dark world needs, and He IS the way.

If you are in need of a shift, I encourage you to get a copy of my booklet, Time for a Shift. Blessings and hugs to you!