Be Still

Still, adjective. (definitions from Webster's 1828 dictionary)

1. Silent; uttering no sound ~ Really, God?  But you've given me a new song to sing.  How can I be silent?  Is this what you are asking?

2. Quiet; calm; not disturbed by noise. This one isn't much easier, really.  How to not be disturbed by the noise of the world?  Of the questions that keep rolling through my mind? Or the doubts that creep in when I try to look at the different ways this promise might be fulfilled.


3. Motionless; as, to stand still; to lie or sit still. Oh my.  This definition is perhaps hardest of all.  Ask my husband, I don't do motionless.  I like to make plans, to research, to put things in motion.  I'm on the go, I have projects, I have plans, I am busy.  But that's right.  BUSY can result in Being Under Satan's Yoke.  How can I wait and be ready when you call?

4. Quiet; calm; not agitated.  This one sounds better, God.  I like the sound of this .  . . calm.  Peace.  Still waters.  Not worried.  Not anxious.  Free to find the joy in today.  JOY!  Free to be ready when God gives us the next step.

Lord, help me to be still and remember that You are God.  Help me remember that you already know how every detail will play out.  And as my husband reminded me last night, that because You know, I need to focus not on any plan of my own making, but in drawing close to You.

Psalm 27:14
Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord. (a verse given to me the day after we found out that we would have a 4th little one in heaven)