Psalm 46:10

This verse fills me with both love and dread! I love knowing that God is a mighty God that will fight for me! It fills me with dread  when it says, "Be still!" Being still is not something I'm very comfortable with. If I am still too long my brain starts to go crazy! When I am still I have to find a way to quiet my brain! 

Ways that I quiet my brain:

1. Focus on scripture: 

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Philippians 4:8 is a verse that comes to mind often!

2. Prayer:

I have to start with talking to God! If I don't get everything out, I can't be still!

3. Relax:

I have to be in a space that is comfortable but not so comfortable that I take a nap. If I am uncomfortable I will get antsy (picture a 2-year-old). I need to find balance.

4. Do something mindless:

Sometimes, I will doodle to keep myself engaged. Sometimes, I just sit quietly, Sometimes, I will sing or hum a favorite hymn or song. That helps my mind wander calmly instead of jumping around. 

5. Finally, be open to what God has to say:

We have to be open and willing to listen! Sometimes, this is the hardest part!

 

At the end of all of this, I may not be any closer to answers or feel like I am any closer to a resolution. However, if I am truly still and trust God I always feel at peace when I am done. I can know that even though I don't have the answers and I can't see what tomorrow will bring, my God does! He does know just what needs to happen and He absolutely knows what tomorrow will bring. I can trust that whatever that looks like I will not be facing it alone! 

Do you have a particular way that you like to be still and focus on God? A particular scripture that you like to pray over?

CJ