This is a devotional that I read often. It is by Elizabeth Elliot and is often just what I need in my fast-paced day. I hope you will find refreshment in it too.
“Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10
First Be Quiet
Our hectic lives involve many changes, and changes require decisions, and decisions must often be made in the midst of a multitude of confusions. We run here and there asking advice. Often we make decisions without sufficient deliberation because we simply haven’t time–or so we tell ourselves.
There is a marvelously helpful practice that we usually overlook. It is quietness. Notice how often in the gospels we find Jesus going away alone, even when people needed Him. He deliberately chose solitude. The more hectic our lives become, the more necessary is this quietness. When it is impossible to break away physically to a place of solitude for a day or so in order to think and pray over a hard decision, there is one thing which I think helps–do not speak about the decision to anyone but God for forty-eight hours at least. Just hold it before Him alone. Keep your mouth shut for two days. Pray. Listen. Seek his counsel.
Try this, too–sit before Him for fifteen consecutive minutes in silence, focusing your mind on the words of Psalm 86:11 (NEB), “Guide me, O Lord, that I may be true to thee and follow thy path.”
~ Elisabeth Elliot
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8 Comments
Carolyn
Thank you for sharing – I found this post today and it was a timely nudge from the Father-
Praying for you today sweet sister
Phyllis
Thank you for letting me know that the Lord used this in your life. I really appreciate that. Thank you for your prayers too. How are your daughters doing?
Phyllis
And knowing you stopped by Naomi Is encouraging to my heart.
What Joy Is Mine
Phyllis…marvelous encouragement for my heart. Thank you for sharing at WJIM this week.
Phyllis
I think silence is rare in most peoples lives these days. We really need to plan it or it doesn’t happen.
Falen
This is such a great reminder. Silence is way too rare in my life. What a verse to dwell on in those moments of quietness. Challenge accepted!!
Great post. Stopping by from Finding Joy’s Blog Hop.
Falen
Phyllis
I’m so glad you found this helpful. Thank you for stopping by.
Piper
Ohh God knew I needed this today. I have a situation in my life that I struggle with a lot. And today, the situation got even more worrisome. I allow myself to get worked up and right now I feel at a loss as to what to do. Just after speaking to my husband about the situation he says, you get to worked up about it. It will be fine….. I WANTED TO SCREAM!!!! Yet, I don’t …. inside I am yelling… lol! And then 5 minutes after I hang up the phone…. I open this. LOVE how God used this as a reminder to go to Him first. Thanks for sharing!