Last year I had the privilege of going on a trip to New York. What a trip!!!! On my first day there (which was on a Friday) I was on a senses overload. If you have never been there, and those that have know what I am talking about, everything is at a rapid pace. There is very little time for conversation and sight seeing (tourists definitely stand out). For the people of New York it is go all the time. It doesn't matter what time of day or night there is a chaos of people.
Early evening on Friday my dad and I went to Central Park. As we walked into the park I literally felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. The calming peace that came over me was an amazing feeling. As we continued walking through the park you wouldn't even know you were in the hustle and bustle of New York City.
I believe God wants to be our Central Park. We all are constantly going and going and going and going.....family, jobs, school, friends, hobbies, church, etc...all are asking for our time. We are breaking down physically, mentally, emotionally and most importantly, spiritually.
In Matthew chapter 11, Jesus is telling the people that He, "wants to give rest to the weary and those that carry heavy burdens." Jesus is standing at the entrance of Central Park drawing us in and saying come and get some rest.
As the Psalm says, "Be still and know He is God."
So my recommendation is to STOP!!! Let God's peace fill you, and enjoy your heavenly Father.
Be blessed,
Steve
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Just yesterday Rachel was using our bird as an example of us and God. See our bird is always asking "Whatcha doin'?" but of course she doesn't wait for our reply but just keeps asking it over and over again. That is how we are with God. We are always asking Him for things but never taking the time to listen for His answer.
For me it is easier to always be going and doing. I don't have to think and sometimes I don't have to feel...there is fear in being still...perhaps I won't like what God has to say...maybe I won't be able to hear Him... But you are so right, God told us to be still and KNOW that He is God. There is a peace in that. No matter what I am going through, or what things I don't understand, I can be still and KNOW that He is God. He is able to handle anything in my life and wants more than anything to just let me sit and bask in His love...that is true worship.
Thanks for the encouragement and the reminder to STOP the busyness, and experience God.
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