Life can get hectic and noisy. There are many things and many people that are vying for our attention daily. We live in a noisy world from the sounds of traffic on the roads, the sounds of construction and building going on, to sounds of the television or radio, and even sounds from our computers, tablets, and smart phones. We are surrounded by noise everyday and a whole lot of it.
In my work space where I work there is a speaker that is directly over my head that plays the local radio station music at a rather loud volume that I can't control and I can't turn the station either. I am forced to listen to whatever is on the radio as I work. I am not a fan of the music, but that is a story for another time.
Sometimes the noise in our lives comes in different forms such as thoughts of nagging doubt or anxiety and worry that just won't go away. Sometimes the noise comes in the form of pressure from other people and their demands for our time. Many people have so much noise in their lives that they feel stressed out and feel like they are at the end of their ropes sort of speak.
I had the day off from work today so I went for a walk outside and I took my camera with me. I ended up walking up back of where I live and just looked into the woods hoping to find a bird or a deer to take a picture of. I stood really still and I listened. Birds were singing and chirping. The slight breeze was gently rustling the branches of the trees that surrounded me. I was being still. My mind was clear. I felt calm and relaxed.
I felt totally peaceful in that moment and I just raised my hands in worship to the Lord. When I stood there with my hands raised and the gentle breeze hitting my face these words came to my mind as a gentle reminder to us all. The words were, "Be still and know that I am God."
Sometimes in the busyness of life and all the things that we need to get done we forget to be still in the presence of our Awesome God and Creator. We are not in control of our lives or our circumstances. God is in control even when the world seems to be floundering in udder chaos.
We need to take a time out and recharge our Spiritual batteries if you will by getting alone with God and just being still in His wonderful presence. We need to read His word, the Bible, as well and learn of Him and fall deeper in love with Him for He loves us so very much. The Lord wants us to spend more time with Him. The many things that we are busy doing have no real eternal value.
Shouldn't we make time to spend quiet time with our Lord and our God?
Lord,
Forgive us for getting too busy and not spending more time with You.
Help us to be still and know that You are God and You are in control.
Help us to remove some of the noise in our lives and be more focused on You O Lord.
Lord Jesus grant us strength and guidance through the Holy Spirit to accomplish Your will for our lives.
In Jesus Name I pray,
Amen.
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