Be still

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! – Psalm 46:10


As I sat in the dentist’ chair, I braced myself for the drilling that would begin my root canal. I was ready for the worst, and my body language and facial expression exposed my sense of dread. The dentist looked at me and smiled, saying, “It’s okay, Bill. Try to relax.”

That isn’t easy to do. It is actually very difficult to try (requiring effort and exertion) to relax (requiting an absence of effort and exertion). Try and relax just don’t seem to fit together – not only in the dentist’s chair, but in the spiritual realm as well.

Far too often I don’t limit my efforts of resistance to visits at the dentist’s office. In my relationship with Christ, I find myself not pressing for God’s purpose but for my own interests. In those moments, the hardest thing for me to do is “try to relax” and genuinely trust God for the outcome of life’s trials.

In Psalm 46:10, we read, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!” In the moments when my heart is anxious, this verse reminds me to “be still, and know.” Now, if I can only put that into practice and rest confidently in His care, I’ll be at peace. – Bill Crowder


Lord, we know that true rest can be found only in You.
Help us to end our striving and to trust that You will provide.
In Your loving arms we find rest. Amen.

God knows the future, so we are safe in His hands.

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Psalms 46

God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble. Therefore we won’t be afraid, though the earth changes, Though the mountains are shaken into the heart of the seas; Though the waters of it roar and are troubled, Though the mountains tremble with their swelling. Selah.

There is a river, the streams of which make the city of God glad, The holy place of the tents of the Most High. God is in her midst. She shall not be moved. God will help her at dawn. The nations raged. The kingdoms were moved. He lifted his voice, and the earth melted. Yahweh of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

Come, see Yahweh’s works, What desolations he has made in the earth. He makes wars cease to the end of the earth. He breaks the bow, and shatters the spear. He burns the chariots in the fire. “Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.” Yahweh of Hosts is with us. The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah.

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Hide me now Under your wings
Cover me within your mighty hand

When the oceans rise and thunders roar
I will soar with you above the storm
Father you are king over the flood
I will be still and know you are God

Find rest my soul In Christ alone
Know his power In quietness and trust - Still, Hillsong


I woke up this morning with a dream... which my next block was on fire... erm... after get inform, i quickly pack my clothes... and speak in tongue while moving around... usually the next block won't that easy get on fire, however, just stand by for the worst... Meanwhile, there is a man in house, which I called him "dad"... He was so calm... as is like it is not our business...

When I recall it now, I think that it is God who protecting me all the time... He just want to tell me "Be still, and know I am God"... He is in charge of everything and these earthly stuffs is only a mere percent...

I also wonder, how come I cannot totally rely on God? I should just sit down and pray! no matter for my own or those house who on fire... God is listen to prayers... it is the power He gave us... well, I think maybe it is my true and real reaction when there is nothing else to look at...

Something wrong... well... forget about it! I just want to thank God now... which He gave me a dream to experience Him... when my days is quiet boring, didn't go out any where to do something for Him... what more to experience Him?