Be Still

In the midst of life's busyness and trials, I think I'm finally learning to just be still and experience each moment as it comes, trusting that God knows what he's doing. . . In the past, my typical reactions to the stresses of life have been to shut down emotionally or to stop interacting and connecting with people for a while. Sometimes I would even withdraw from God. But lately I've just been able to feel and to experience the different emotions that trials bring, but not become overwhelmed by them. Throughout the tough times I've still been able to talk to God and enjoy people and life's simple pleasures. This was all so new to me that for a while I thought something was wrong with me. Then I began to realize that this was how God had wanted me to react to life all along. Once I figured this out, I felt at peace. Here are some verses that have helped me see why it's good to just be still. . .

I Samuel 12:16
Now then, stand still and see this great thing the Lord is about to do before your eyes!

Zechariah 2:13
Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling.

Psalm 37:7
Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him. . .

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

Psalm 62:1,5
My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes from him.