Be still in Chaos.

“Be still, and know that I am God” Psalms 46:10.

The original meaning of the word ‘still’ in Hebrew comes from a word meaning “release or let go.”
In other words, learn to keep a loose grip on things, circumstances, and people and know we are not in control; God is.

The writer of Psalm 46 was faced with fearful circumstances, as verse 2-3 describe. However, while shaking, frightened, roaring, troubled times, the writer acknowledges the presence of the Lord. Because God is in the middle of it all, the city of God would not be moved. He says the God of Jacob is our fortress. Therefore His people would be safe and secure even in horrible experiences.

Are you faced with fearful, shaking, and troubled times? Know God is in control, and He is sovereign. During our struggles, confusion, and shocking circumstances, God asks us to be quiet before Him. In other words, stop fighting, striving, and be silent and quiet before the Lord. Give it to the Lord and allow Him to take over your case and work on it.

Secondly, after being quiet, pray. Ask God to help you see things the way He sees. Pray for a clear mind and good understanding. If possible, write down your prayers and save it in a word document. Later you will look back on your prayers and wonder How God took care of your worries and problems.

Thirdly, Open the Bible, the Word of God, and start reading. Cultivate a daily quiet and meditation time with the Lord. When you read the Bible, God talks to you. You prayed before, and now you listen to what God says to you when you open the Bible and read from it daily.

Fourthly, think about what you read. Give careful attention and ponder on what you read. Keep God’s counsel inside your heart. Start doing what He asked you to do.

Fifthly, write down daily what God communicated to you through His word. Keep and save your discoveries from the Bible in a daily dictionary or a word document. You will get lots of communications from God as you cultivate regular prayer time and listening from God. This way, you will gather a great measure of treasure for your future.

Sixthly, thank the Lord, pray, and read the Bible again. Cultivate daily conversation with the Lord.

Remember, it does not need to be a long time. Start in a small way and extend more time later if possible. Prayer, daily devotion of the Bible, take notes, and thank and close with prayer – all these can be done in less than 30 minutes. If you have a computer and word, it will make it much more manageable.

This is one of the best ways to be still before God and acknowledge He is God and is in sovereign control.
Why should we do this? 46:1 says, “God is our refuge and strength. He is the very present help in trouble. There is no refuge and strength out there apart from God. He is available to help you 24 hours and seven days of the week.

All the above are foreign languages to you if you do not have a personal relationship with God in heaven. The first thing must be first! If you are not yet connected to God, I can help you today. Jesus Christ, who came to this earth and paid for all your sins with His sinless and divine blood, is the only mediator between you and God. You can connect with God and begin a new life by accepting Christ as your savior right now in small prayer with me.

Beloved, Got a moment for today’s prayer? “Father in heaven, I want to obey your command to be still and know that you are God and you are in sovereign control of my affairs. I will pray, meditate on the Bible every day. I need your wise counsel to face the issues of my life. I understand to be still I need You in my life. I give my worries, struggles in Your hand. I accept Jesus Christ, the only mediator between You and People, as my savior and Lord. I know He shed His blood to forgive, save, and grant me eternal life in heaven. He died and rose again for my sins. Jesus, come to my life.  In Christ’s name, I pray. Amen.”