Scripture Memory Monday

We're home from our "break."

But do you ever feel like you need a vacation after your vacation?! 

Our family is definitely feeling that today.

It's been a good day though,

attempting to get back to normalcy 

and enjoying sweet reunion time with some of our in-town family.

Amidst the hours of travel and many planned activities,

we did find time to relax and

"Be still..."

But to truly be still ~

what does that look like?

and how can we attain it in this busy world we live in?

I don't think it has to be physical stillness,

though it should look like that more often for many of us. 

It has more to do with our minds.

"Be still, and know that I am God."

Can we really be still,

even if we are engulfed in upheaval all around?

Yes.

How?

". . . . know that I am God."

Can we really be still in this

 dysfunctional, dark world we live in?

Yes.

How?

". . . . I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in ALL the earth!"

Is it really possible to be still in anything-but-calm surroundings 

and often undesirable circumstances?

Or simply while trying to tackle our list of day in and day responsibilities?

Yes.

How?

"The LORD of hosts is with us; 

the God of Jacob is our fortress."

Because God is God,

He WILL be exalted in all the earth,

and His is with us as our ever-present and faithful fortress,

we can indeed

be still.

" [10] Be still, and know that I am God.

I will be exalted among the nations,

I will be exalted in all the earth!

[11] The LORD of hosts is with us;

the God of Jacob is our fortress."

Psalm 46:10-11 (ESV)