The
hardest practice for modern humans to develop is to sit still! In times past,
once the chores were done, families sat around on the porch and talked, sang
and told stories.
We
have no time for that anymore. We are overly scheduled with activities that
will not matter in eternity. God tells us to be still and to know that He is
God (Psalm 46:10); however, we rarely take the time to abide in His presence.
If
we sit quietly in God's company, He floods our spirit and soul with His
attributes and the fruit of His Spirit (Galatians 5:22-23). He warms our entire
being with His presence and He guides us through each moment of our day.
The
curse, which Adam and Eve brought upon the earth affects creation, as well as humanity.
We all long for the return of Christ as Lord and King, with the government on
His shoulders (Isaiah 9:6).
Even
nature responds to God's love. The stones will cry out if God's people refuse
to praise Him (Luke 19:28-40). All of creation actually groans for the
revelation of the sons of God (Romans 8:19-22).
Our
new birth in Christ fills the aching void in our life and makes us complete in
Him (Colossians 2:10). Our hungry soul changes from desiring more of the world
to craving more intimacy with Him.
This
only occurs when we increase the quiet moments in our day. We wait on God
between each activity, to seek His will for our next endeavor.
We
ask Him to guide everything, which we think, say and do. We walk in His Spirit
and find our joy in the center of His will (Galatians 5:15-25). He alone is
worthy of all our glory, honor and praise (Revelation 5:8-14).
Prayer:
Father
God, help us not to conform our thoughts and behavior to the values of this
world, but to allow Your Spirit to transform us by renewing our mind until we walk
in Your good, perfect and acceptable will (Romans 12:2).
Remind
us not to plan our own life, but to realize each day that Your Spirit resides
within us and will control our life as we completely surrender to You. He will
heal our soul - our mind, will and emotions; direct our steps and help us to
live in Your eternal peace, joy and righteousness (Romans 14:17).
Thought
for the Day:
God
is worthy of our quiet attention all throughout the day, and He deserves the
glory and honor for all that we accomplish in our life, because He gives His
power to all of His creation. -
Revelation 4:11
