The stillness of God

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! (Psalm 46:10 ESV)

 In these crisis days there is such a multiplicity of cares and burdens and so many things to be kept up with, and the mad rush. With all the excitement, it seems like we have a greater need than ever before for this kind of divine stillness, that God can just bathe our souls with quietness.
 It is only when your mind is quiet and serene and there is a poise of spirit that you can look to God to help you, and you hear the still, small voice, or you come to know God, as the Word has said here: “Be still and know that I am God.”
 The stillness of God isn’t passivity. But it brings about the greatest clarity of thought and intensity of your desire Godward. It is in that stillness that you come to know God’s will, and His plan for your life.
 Put our hand in the hand of God like a little child and let Him lead us out into the bright sunshine of His love. To you in the hospital, or at home in beds of sickness, or the troubled businessman riding in his car: God help you to trust Him. Be still. Let Him do the work for you. Perfect faith will bring the victory. Put your hand in God’s hands. God will work it out. Amen. —Virginia Brandt Berg [1]

 If we really believe not only that God exists but also that God is actively present in our lives—healing, teaching and guiding—we need to set aside a time and space to give God our undivided attention.—Henri J.M. Nouwen

[1] Anchor Alone with God