One of my favorite Bible verses has always been "Be still & know that I am God" even though I'm not the best at being "still." For the past few weeks this verse has been playing over & over in my head. I've been trying to be still & listen to God speak but apparently I haven't been still enough. So for the past 5 days I have basically been in bed all day being sick & very "still." I am thankful that I have been out of bed all day today...thank you Lord! The following is a devotion by Dr. David Jeremiah on being still.
The Cushion of the Sea
Be still, and know that I am God. Psalm 46:10
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Matthew 11:28-30
A number of years ago, a submarine being tested had to be submerged for several hours. Upon returning to harbor, the captain was asked, "How did that terrible storm last night affect you?" Surprised, the captain exclaimed, "Storm? We didn't even know there was one!" Their submarine had been so far beneath the surface that it had reached what sailors refer to as "the cushion of the sea"—a depth in the ocean where the waters below are never stirred despite any commotion on the surface.
In our fast-paced world, it is a challenge to slow down and remember that God is in control. We are a society of "do-everything," "go-everywhere," "get-it-done" people who mistakenly believe we can handle everything if we just keep going. In reality, we need to become so submerged in God's peace that no matter what's happening in our lives, we are able to remain as calm as "the cushion of the sea."
If you feel overwhelmed, bogged down, or burnt out, add one more activity to your daily schedule: Spend time with Almighty God. It is the only way to reach the depth needed to find true calm in the midst of any storm.
In the name of Jesus Christ, who was never in a hurry, we pray, O God, that You will slow us down, for we know that we live too fast.
Peter Marshall
11 comments:
What a GREAT story. I want to be a calm, unaffected submarine! Thanks for the reminder of how to get there. This has been a tough day! Glad you're feeling better and back in blogland after spring break!
What a great analogy! Thanks for sharing.
wonderful post Kathy!!!
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Thanks for sharing. I needed that!
I want so desperately to be that submarine... I do feel like I'm underwater lately but not in that positive light. Is it wrong that I almost wish I were sick enough that I had to stop and rest?
Kristin...I think that's a very common feeling when you have little ones. They require so much time, energy, & attention that it's hard to stay refuled yourself. And when you're gas tank is running low, it's very easy to feel that way. I wish we lived closer because I would be more than willingly to watch your beautiful children for a few days so you could refuel. {{{ Hugs my friend & sister }}}
Thanks Kathy, I'm so blessed to have a sister/friend like you! Your words were balm to this heart of mine... it's nice to feel understood and to think that the Lord REALLY gets it! Here's to a refreshing weekend!
Back at ya! :o)
ya know, God says something along the lines of "be still" or "fear not" 365 times in the Bible!... i think He means it. :)
Seriously??? That's once a day for every day of the year...think He's trying to tell us something? :o)
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