~ Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. ~
Psalm 4:4
Oh, how I pray that someday I will BE this scripture! God hands me challenges to strengthen me in this area. He tries and tries to refine my quiet spirit. With each opportunity to practice being quiet, I get a little closer, but still I am so far away.
Today, I am in prayer about being slow to speak. Well, slow in speaking with others... quick in speaking to God. In Him I find peace and rest, and the "need" to speak with others (which isn't actually a NEED, is it?) diminishes. I opened my devotional a day too late last week. If I would have opened it on the day when I was in need of being reminded, this is what I would have read...
'Rest in Me. When tired nature rebels, it is her call for rest. Rest then until My life-power flows through you. Have no fear for the future. Be quiet, be still, and in that very stillness your strength will come and will be maintained. The world sees strength in action. In My kingdom it is known that strength lies in quiet. In quietness and in confidence shall be your strength.
Rest in Me.'
I LOVE THIS DEVOTIONAL!!! It speaks such truth, and when I read the words upon each page, I can actually hear the spirit's voice whispering these words of truth and love. I open it almost every day, and on the days that I don't, WOW... do I wish I would have!!
God, teach me to be quiet. Instruct me on finding stillness in the moments, and reward me with your strength and confidence in knowing who You are and what You are capable of.
2 comments:
Aaaah yes...sweet rest. If only I could remain there, in that place of rest, instead of trying to be in control of these "things" that confront me. I am so thankful for a God who knows me and loves me in spite of all of my weaknesses and sins. He is amazing. I think it's through these 'ordeals' that we get to see more of His character displayed towards us, but I also know that He then says...now you go and do the same thing I've done for you...show mercy, grace and forgiveness. All is well my friend. I love you so much and look forward to seeing you soon. Happy birthday Colbster!
A.W. Tozer is someone that I enjoy reading. This quote goes so well with what you wrote.
"Lord, teach me to listen. The times are noisy and my ears are weary with the thousand raucous sounds which continuously assault them. Give me the spirit of the boy Samuel when he said to Thee, "Speak, for Thy servant heareth." Let me hear Thee speaking in my heart. Let me get used to the sound of Thy voice, that its tones may be familiar when the sounds of earth die away and the only sound will be the music of Thy speaking. Amen."
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