“Be still and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). I can’t count how many times that verse has made me stop in my tracks and realize that all my hard work and all the self-help books in the world will never bring about the kind of lasting change I long to see in my life. And it takes God speaking those simple words for me to realize, again, that instead of laying out ten quick steps to becoming a godlier woman, instead of burdening me with more that I need to do, God is instead inviting me to rest. He’s instead calling me into relationship with him, inviting me to get to know his heart and his character. He’s instead speaking to me of his love, of his delight in me, of his desire to sit with me for awhile and talk.
I’m so good at letting the trap of busyness consume me, at working tirelessly in areas in my life that I’m not satisfied with. But it’s only when I step back from all that hard work and finally rest that my soul is actually satisfied and that peace and balance are restored to my unrestful spirit.
“Be still and know that I am God.” Okay, Jesus, I will.
Yes, the season of waiting is difficult. But our roots go down deep as we wait and trust and hope in God. So whether you’re waiting for guidance in a major decision, or waiting for a broken heart to heal, or waiting for a clear career path to unfold, know that Jesus longs to walk with you every step of the way.
“This resurrection life you received from God is not a timid, grave-tending life. It’s adventurously expectant, greeting God with a child-like ‘What’s next, Father?'”
(Romans 8, The Message)
Expectant. Hopeful. Confident. Now that’s what I want to be known for in my season of waiting.
Amen, rest is so so so important. It forces us to be dependent on God and gives Him room to work everything out (for our good) instead of us “figuring it out for Him” as if we even could. Excited to meet you very soon!