“Be Still, and Know that I Am God” (Psalm 46:10)

by Leilani Mayo |  October 7, 2018
Psalm 46:10
God desires to be a part of every area of your life. He wants to give you direction and meaning in all that you do. We no longer need to “juggle” different things but seek God to bring balance to our lives. We are pulled in many different directions. Most of us work, go to school, single mom/dad or care for sick loved ones. Sometimes we feel overwhelmed or stuck in a rut or wonder what’s next. God never intended our life to be filled with chaos but rather embrace His will and seek Him for guidance in every aspect of our lives.
As Christians we were created to be “pillars of influence” in our community, how do we live a balanced life as intended by God?
1. Be still and know that He is God.
  • Being still is acknowledging that God is your God.
  • The pressures of life will always be there, so you need to seek the presence of God! God didn’t promise a life without troubles. John 16:33, “I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
  • “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9).
  • When I say, “Be still and know that I Am God,” I don’t mean just sit around and do nothing and wait for something to happen. I’m talking about when you’re doing every day things, (working, ministry, driving, etc.) Know that God is helping and guiding you (Psalm 121).
2. Be still under God’s covering.
  • Draw near to God and He will draw near to you (James 4:8).
  • God wants to be your umbrella to cover you from the elements of this life.
  • Under God’s protection there is peace. There is a sense of order even when everything around us seems out of order (Philippians 4:6-7).
We all need to evaluate if we have a balanced life. Are we allowing God to balance our lives? Do we need to make adjustments? Have you put yourself in a position to hear God, to be still and know His will and guidance for your life? God will show you those areas. This is an every day process, but Romans 8:28 tells us “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him who have been called according to His purpose.”