Shhh! BE QUIET

IN QUIETNESS AND TRUST IS YOUR STRENGTH

Sometimes the whirlwinds of life will cause a rumbling within the soul. I’m talking about our inner life, that world where there are thoughts, arguments, and images that attempt to exalt themselves against what you know that you know about God and His Word. 

In short, the Holy Spirit is reminding me to learn again the art of being still and quiet in order to hear again. I’ve been going through one of the toughest storms in my family life since December 2023, and it has been tough. I am relearning that when I discipline my soul and be still before the Lord’s presence, I will be content during any circumstance. Thankfulness will flow freely, and I will continue to be that sheep that hear my Shepherd’s voice and follow His will. Here is one of my favorite passages that He brought to my remembrance and a few tips to exercise from day to day:

Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. Psalms 46:10

During these turbulent times we live in, we must continue to contend for our emotional and mental health. Our souls must be quietened and we must live in contentment with the will of God for our lives. Our times are in HIS HAND.

THIS LIST IS NOT INTENDED TO BE ALL-INCLUSIVE, BUT A FEW TIPS I WANT TO SHARE. 

  • Begin and end your day with thankfulness, even when the storm is fierce!
  • Meditate on scripture and pray in your heavenly language as well as pray with confidence the written word of God. The Holy Spirit will navigate your prayers even if you have not received the gift of tongues, pray in conjunction with the Holy Spirit.
  • Don’t find the time, but prioritize quietness. Sit in silence for several moments as you meditate on the nature and character of our Lord. Listen carefully. This may seem awkward at first. A lot of people are not accustomed to total silence and sitting still with the Father. A part of being content through trials is to be satisfied with His goodness and know your identity in Him. Just sit there and honor Him in your thoughts. Calm your fears and storms within by allowing contentment and trust to override all fear, worry, and doubt.
  • Worship, worship, and worship. During times of worship and when you are not doing the discipline of total quietness, use instrumental worshipful music during times of worship. Remember, your worship time is consecrated to God. Don’t pray and petition during worship. Let this be a time when you are ministering and blessing Abba Father. Tell Him you love Him, exalt His Name, etc. I love to speak well of Him and remind Him of WHO HE IS…You are the Highest, the Creator, Sovereign, Master, Almighty, Counselor, etc.

IN OTHER NEWS…A book that my husband co-authored with me in 2021 has landed in Pakistan! I am so excited that people internationally will have the opportunity to learn and grow from principals from the book:  “Let’s Go Back to Church-For God is in Her Midst”. If you have not read it…please check it out. Hop over to Amazon. It is in paperback, kindle, and audible voice-over. Let me know your thoughts about this book. Click the link below.