Be Still

 "Be still, and know that I am God;  I will be exalted among the nations." Psalm 46:10 NIV

Personal turmoil, national turmoil, world turmoil. Popular psychology offers some suggestions for gaining inner peace such as focusing on your breathing, paying careful attention to something in front of you, sitting quietly while trying to avoid any thoughts. These techniques work in the moment but, as soon as one stops the process, life's worries and anxieties come rushing back. The psalmist gives us a better way. Focus your mind on God and his omnipotence. Remember how He has been faithful to his people. This will calm your mind, not only in the short term, but also in the long term.  A heart that is tuned to God's word will be still not because it is blanking out thoughts, but because it is trusting in the love and majesty of God. With a mind at peace and a heart encouraged by God's love, one can go about the duties of the day  with equanimity and confidence.

I am so thankful for God's words of truth in the Bible. I pray that God will remind his people of his faithfulness and blessings.  He leads us by still waters.