Day 3: "Be Still and Know"

As we pray, how do we get to that point of being still so we can hear the Lord’s side of the conversation? Yes, actually stop talking and listen to HIM!

For me, spending time with the LORD in my quiet place, my den, sets my focus.

For me, worshipful music and the associated lyrics get my attention and settle me, like hearing Steven Curtis Chapman sing, “Be Still and Know.”

For me, God’s Word lights my way as I meditate on Scripture in various Bible translations.

For me, God’s Word invites me in… like when Jesus says, “Come to Me.”

For me, lyrics that model prayer, like “In the Calm,” open my mind and heart as the Holy Spirit reveals that it is not in my strength but in the calm of His presence that I am able to listen.

That’s how it is for me… how is it for you?

“Be Still and Know”

Steven Curtis Chapman

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is holy

Be still oh restless soul of mine

Bow before the Prince of Peace

Let the noise and clamor cease

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is faithful

Consider all that He has done

Stand in awe and be amazed

And know that He will never change

Be still

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know that He is God

Be still

Be speechless

Be still and know that He is God

Be still and know He is our Father

Come rest your head upon His breast

Listen to the rhythm of

His unfailing heart of love

Beating for His little ones

Calling each of us to come

Be still

Be still

Psalm 46:10a in various Bible translations:

“Be still, and know that I am God;” - NKJV

“Cease striving and know that I am God;” - NASB

“Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God.” – Amplified Bible

"Stop [your fighting]—and know that I am God,” – HCSB

Zechariah 2:13a in various Bible translations:

“Be silent, all flesh, before the LORD” NKJV and NASB

“Be still, all flesh, before the Lord” – Amplified Bible

“Let all people be silent before the LORD” - HCSB

Matthew 11:28-30 in NKJV:

28 Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”

Prayer:

Father, “in the calm of Your presence, I am listening,

I am still, I am quiet, I am Yours.

In the calm of Your presence, I am listening, Lord

I am still, I am quiet, I am Yours.

Let Your Word speak to me, let Your Spirit draw near;

I will obey the truth that I hear.

In the calm of Your presence, I am listening, Lord;

I am still, I am quiet, I am Yours.

There’s a thirst in my soul for Your wisdom divine.

I long for the peace and life that I find.

In the calm of Your presence, I am listening, Lord;

I am still, I am quiet, I am Yours…”

Praying in Jesus’ Name and in the power of the Holy Spirit.

~Pat Matthews