Being Fed
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Psalm 46:10 (RSV)
Eight little words. “Be still, and know that I am God.” Sounds easy enough. Yet, there are so many distractions, so many things to do, so many things to which I must respond, so many things that demand my attention. There are bills to pay, emails to answer, messages to check. Do the dishes, clean the house, head to the grocery store, feed the cats, fill up the car, and the list goes on and on and on.
Over the years, I have learned that the best way for me to “be still” is to “turn off the world.” And, while a “be still” pace can exist anywhere, I have found in our present abode that I have the least amount of atmospheric interference and distractions in my study or the bedroom. With a flick of the switch, I can mute my phone and attain a measure of solitude that will allow me to read, pray, meditate or simply be with God. And for me, it is in those moments of “being still” that I often feel the most “at peace” during my day of dealing with the cares and occupations of the world. My “still time” is every bit as necessary and important for my health and welfare as eating and drinking because those moments of solitude feed and nourish my soul.
All of which leads me to ask - what is on your menu to feed your soul today? I hope that your menu includes some quality time with the Lord. Because a little time with the One who knows you the best and loves you the most will go a long way toward leveling out the hills and valleys of life amid the challenges of the world today. Do yourself a favor and let the words of the Psalmist take you to a place of love, peace and joy.
“Be still, and know that I am God.”
A Prayer attributed to St Patrick:
Be still and know that I am God.
Be still and know that I am.
Be still and know.
Be still.
