Be Still

I get a daily email from Joel Osteen Ministries titled Today's Word. I don't always read them due to time or just not in the mood, but I read today's and thought I'd pass it along. Just fits where I am today.


Be Still

Today's Scripture

"Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10 NIV).


Today's Word from Joel and Victoria

In this day and age, our culture has become so accustomed to having constant activity going on; computers, cell phones, television, email, video games. And there’s nothing wrong with that stuff but sometimes, we have to stop and be still so we can focus on knowing God. This is especially true during the difficult times in life. When you are facing a challenge, it’s easy to want to run to a friend or talk about it with a neighbor, but at some point, you have to stop and say, “God, I rest in You. I know You have me in the palm of Your hand.” Remember, our battles are spiritual battles. The people in your life aren’t your enemy, the forces of darkness are. When you choose to be still and know that the Greater One lives on the inside of you, you are saying to the whole world, “I trust God. He is my Defender.” When you choose to believe in Him you will enter into His rest. Remember, the battle belongs to the Lord. As you are still before Him, You will see His hand of victory and blessing in every area of your life!

A Prayer for Today

Father in Heaven, I humbly come before You. I choose to be still before You. Speak to my heart so I can know You more. Fill me with Your peace as I put my trust in You. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.

So with school starting next week and I have a lot of questions on my mind, I decided to take a ride up to Michigan City and walk out to the lighthouse. It's always been one of those places I go to have some alone time with God. A place to be still.

I sat there for a long time watching and listening to the waves, I started to feel a little sorry for myself. And then a voice inside said "I didn't come here to get depressed! I came here to be energized, strengthened, set free!" WOW that was it! I stood up and looked out over this huge body of water. One of the largest lakes in the world and realized that maybe my dreams have been too small, I have work to do, I've been called to something much bigger than I've imagined. My questions have been answered. I am energized, strengthened, set free.

Be still indeed