Practicing Honor, Day by Day 83

“He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

Be still.

Know that He is God.

Easier said than done?

Are we ever truly still?

This verse has been coming up in many conversations lately.

I recall this passage in my mind often throughout my day.

I am making some deliberate changes, ones that seem minor but my hope is that I will begin to grasp this important command.

When I get into my car to drive somewhere alone, I do not turn on the radio.

I dock my cell phone.

Silence.

When I am at home, I try to find moments here and there to be quiet.

No TV, no music, no laptop, no Facebook, no Instagram, no Twitter.

Stillness.

Recently, the second part of this verse grabbed me.

“Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nation, I will be exalted in the earth.”

If I am not being still, I am not exalting Him.

In constant motion and commotion, I am exalting myself, my plans and my ways.

When I am not being still, I am saying that I am god and that if I do enough, say enough, plan enough or strive enough, things will get done.

He’s calling me to be still, to bask in His presence, to cease striving and to let Him be God.

Heavenly Father, I am sorry for running around and doing things my own way. I am sorry for exalting myself and my agenda rather than You. Today, I choose to still myself. I choose to sit at Your feet and rest in Your presence. I choose to breathe in and breathe out and take moments to acknowledge Your presence and goodness in my life. Teach me to be still, to be at rest, to be peaceful. I want to abide in You, to know You and  to please You with my life.