I started my quiet time with a heavy heart. Filled with worry, anxiety and cares that I had no idea I was trying so hard to hold on to. Striving. I have been trying so hard in my flesh to hold on to a few things that I honestly have no control over. It is amazing how quickly we can start to want to hold on to things when we know we shouldn't. It just seems to sneak right in.
In my devotional, God reminded me of this verse:
Psalm 46:10
"Be still and know that I am God."
So simple yet I don't seem to get it sometimes. I am not being still. Instead, I am trying to move and trying so hard to do something that is going to get me nowhere. I need to remember that sometimes it is best just to "be still". God WILL work it all out. When I try in my flesh to do something, I am not being fully dependent on Him which leaves me feeling distant from Him and without peace.
No wonder I had a heavy heart this morning.
As I was journaling and reflecting on this thought this morning, the song below came on. It was as if God wanted to remind me of something He put on my heart a few weeks ago regarding this same trial: He gets the glory. He keeps reminding me that Jesus had to go through some tough stuff, some shame, feeling like people didn't like him or turned their backs on him, so I need to just be confident that I am doing what God has asked and let Him do the rest.
So, here is to giving Him praise this morning!
Filled With Your Glory- Michael Gungor
What are YOU trying to control that you need to give to God and in turn "Be still"?
