Still Small Voice

There was a time in my life when I was hiding. I was scared, unsure of what to do, or where to go. I felt like I was out of options. As my husband likes to say I buried my head in the sand. These verses make me think of that even though I was hiding from bad decisions and mistakes. Elijah was hiding because he had done what God asked him to do and people were angry at him. Two different reasons to hide, but God still showed up, even for me. 

I was sitting outside one day doing my Bible Study. I have no idea what that was or what scripture it involved. I do know I was sitting outside and it was a calm day, no wind or rain just a stillness. I started praying, the kind of prayer that ends with nothing but tears and crying. I can remember this so clearly even though it has been about 16 years. Suddenly a gentle breeze blew through my yard. It felt like a gentle caress on my cheek and I could hear God telling me deep within - "It's going to be ok. I will be with you as you walk through this." That day was a new beginning for me! 

Are you hiding from something? No matter what your reason for hiding, God will walk with you through it. Call out to Him! If you would like us to pray for you, fill out the form on the left. We would love to pray for you!

~CJ

1 Kings 19:11-13

Isaiah 43:2

I love the visual this verse gives! There have been times in my life when I felt like I was drowning. This verse always brings me great comfort in those times. 

This is a promise that when we go through those hard times we will not face them alone. When we are drowning and feel like there is no way out - He is there. When we are being consumed by things around us and we can't break free - He is there. 

When you face difficulties remember this verse and hold on to the fact that God is with you! You are NOT alone! 
 

~CJ

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