Be Still and Know that I am God…
This is a verse I’ve known since I can remember. It was one of the first Scriptures I ever learned. And it echoes in my head and my heart time and time again.
I’ve been quiet here lately. Besides school – which IS in fact, keeping me very busy for these several weeks – I’ve had a burden on my heart and in my life that has required focused attention.
It has required serious prayer. Fasting. Quiet time in the Word. Journaling. Writing. Crying out to God.
And then I’ve had to Be Still. I’m having to practice what I know.
It is tough – It is not always pleasant – It is challenging and I am weary.
But it is a battle I cannot run from. As believers in Jesus Christ, as one who follows after the Lord, I have chosen His Side, and therefore, I am in a war. Although my heart longs to rest in quietness and peace, the ruthless attacks of our unseen enemy rage on. The accusations. The lies. The fiery darts.
So, again, I’m geared up for battle. It is necessary to put on each piece of armor that God has given, as outlined in Ephesians 6, and it is necessary to rely on each and every piece every single day.
I am not alone in this battle. I am not the only subject of attack these days. Every day I hear another story of a family under attack, of a believer who was wandered away, of divorce, of ruin, of devastation.
But we don’t have to fear. Our battle is not ours alone. While we must stand and fight, the Battle belongs to the Lord. While we must equip ourselves in every way to defend our faith and fight our spiritual enemy, He goes before us and it is HIS WORD that stands. HIS WORD that causes trembling and fear in the enemy camp. It is HIS NAME – Jesus – that forces the enemy to flee.
While I am battling, it is necessary to take a serious break here. Blogging is a hobby – and it is not something I must to for a living or for self-worth and value. It is something I enjoy. And for a season, it is necessary to step back here and fight for the things that are most important.
Thanks for your visit. Thanks for your prayers…
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Quietly waiting..
Beautiful, and something I needed right now, thank you for sharing.
I appreciate your honesty and ability to share your struggles with us. While you may be enduring some great trials right now, remember that suffering is in a sense, a great gift. Through suffering, we are able to get just a glimpse of the suffering Christ endured on the cross and ultimately grow closer to Him in the process. romans 8:28 says, “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.” Lay your burdens at the foot of the cross and allow God to carry you through this difficult time.