Be Still... What is my resolution for 2015? It sounds very simple. I want to learn to be still. It doesnt seem like I should have to learn to be still. It should come easily. It should be natural. But its not. It began in October of 2014. I turned 50. And my blood pressure was through the roof. My life had become the daily routine of rising before the sun, walking the dog, answering emails, and facing an impossible work environment. Then, its back home to walk the dog and rehash the impossible work environment with the Big Guy, answering more emails, and falling into bed....exhausted. And Im not alone in this. It seemed that everywhere I turned, other people were sharing the same frustration. Is this life? Is this what we have to just accept? Pull yourself up, and quit your whining, says The Accuser that is my constant companion. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him Psalm 37:7 Be still and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10 Be still? And this is a command, not a suggestion. Be still? But we havent saved enough money for the down payment on a house. Be still? But Im an educated, capable woman. I should have a title. Be still? But....but....but... Now, the busy holiday season has wound down. And Im left with The Accuser who is asking me, what are you going to do now, Beth? Staying at home, Beth? But your kids are grown. You are wasting your life, Beth. You are lazy, Beth. But, the Lord says, be still... So, what is my resolution for 2015? I want to learn to be still...without guilt. I want to learn to be still....and listen to the voice of my God. I want to learn to be still...so I can serve my family. I want to learn to be still....so that I can serve in my church. I want to learn to be still....so that I can know that He is God.
Posted on: Mon, 05 Jan 2015 15:39:50 +0000
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