It seems as if lately, life has been turned a bit upside down, and not just because of the pandemic. This past week has been exhausting on all ends of the spectrum, especially emotionally. Last night, I heard this psalm read aloud during a time of prayer and it was like I was hearing it for the first time.
“Be still and know that I am God.”
Control
When my personal life feels like it’s spinning out of control, my tendency is to plan every hour of my day and stay insanely busy. I believe this is my six moving towards my three tendencies (enneagram anyone?). In these moments when life verges on the chaotic, I become an excessive planner to prove to myself that I still have some semblance of control over my life.
But guess what friends. It’s exhausting. And worst of all, I usually plan my days so tightly packed that I don’t leave space for time with God.
Last night, the Holy Spirit reminded me to be still. To stop moving a million miles a minute. He compelled me to be still and remember that He is in control, and I don’t have to be. He called me to remember His sovereignty and that He is bigger than my circumstances.
What a mercy that we’re not in control! Isn’t it exhausting trying to control every detail of your life? What a blessing that we get to give our lives over to God the Father, who knows all and sees all. What a grace that we’re called to “be still” and that we get to trust a God that is more powerful than any darkness, stronger than any foe and loves us more deeply than we could ever comprehend.
Blessings on your home and table,
~Natalie
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