Be still!

“Be still, and know that I am God!” 

This verse screams at me from it’s place above the living room mantel as I arrive at work. Psalm 46:10.  The boldfaced letters that jump off the wall into my heart.  A convicting reprimand from the Lord. 

 “Oh you of little faith! Why are you crying out for guidance, yet will not be still before ME? Am I your GOD or not? When will you recognize your need to be still at my feet?! Where was Mary when I was in her house? Where are you when I'm waiting for you?!” 

    I feel this rebuke and wonder, “when was the last time I was still before the Lord, coming to Him just to sit at His feet, to be near Him and filled with Him?” Sadly, most of the time I am Martha. I get so caught up in life that I neglect to spend time with Him for no other reason than to hear from Him. I’m done being Martha. I’m ready to be Mary, to sit before my King, to dwell in His presence.

 

“Be still, and know that I am God” 

   This time it is a gentle whisper in my being reminding me to be still and watch the Lord work. To remember Him, to sit in His presence.To be still. 

"Don't be afraid of them. Remember the Lord, who is great and awesome” 

Nehemiah 4:14

"For the glory of God!"