Getting calm before the Lord

Let my soul be at rest again, for the LORD has been good to me. (Psalm 116:7 NLT)

 If you know that God loves you and cares for you and is going to take care of you no matter what happens, you can have peace of mind and you can rest in the Lord, knowing He’s going to take care of everything. But if you’re in a big stew, confused and worrying and fretting and fuming, you’re not at that place of trust yet.
 The secret of that calm and peace and rest and patience and faith and love is resting in the Lord. Getting calm before the Lord and praising Him and seeking His face first. Trusting is a picture of peace and quiet of mind, heart, and spirit.
 The mind and body may have to continue working, but your attitude and spirit are calm. Jesus said, “Come unto Me, all ye that labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.”
 Help us, Lord, not to be so pressured that we put off our time with You.
 Help us to put You first each day, spiritually to bask in Your sunshine, rest in Your arms, drink deeply of Your Word, and inhale of Your Spirit. —DBB [1]

 There is only one secure foundation: a genuine, deep relationship with Jesus Christ, which will carry you through any and all turmoil. No matter what storms are raging all around, you’ll stand firm if you stand on His love. —Charles Stanley

[1] Anchor He Cares