What is stillness…?
Stillness is Wisdom
Stillness is Truth
Stillness is Power
Stillness is God .
One of the most exciting, and powerful events happened in stillness, It was in stillness creation began, all things came into being, by the touch of the Master’s hands.
What comes to our minds when we think about stillness, okay let 's be truthful, no one jumps up and down, or shouts for joy, when it comes to being still. It was always a struggle for me because a million things would start to go through my mind. I sometimes wondered why being still seemed like such a difficult task.
Maybe it was about the silence, why was I afraid of silence, why was I not comfortable being alone with me. At times, it felt awkward and maybe even a little silly; I would wiggle my toes, twiddle my thumbs, or change positions repeatedly. Okay I hear you laughing, but I know some of you probably had the same experience when you tried it for yourself.
We are so busy doing things, and do not spend enough time on just being. I am not talking just about being still, but just being. I guess when the Lord said to “Be still, and know that I am God.” he was trying to make an important statement saying, “Look at what great things can be done in stillness and quietness. Look around and see all the magnificent creations and miracles that I have performed while in the presence of stillness.
Learning to be comfortable with myself in silence, to practice just being still was indeed a challenge. I remember in my silence everything around me seemed so much louder, from the dripping of a faucet, to the humming sounds of the appliances, the clock ticking, and so on. What intensified was everything that started going through my mind, from what I needed to do, or which calls I needed to make. A list began to clutter up my mind, distracting me from my stillness and silence.
How was I supposed to sense God’s presence with my mind filled with clutter, causing disturbance upon my spiritual receptors. However, that became part of the challenge allowing the Lord to fine-tune them each time I practiced my spiritual exercises of stillness. I truly believe the Lord knows my heart, as he smiles and looks down on me and says… “That’s my girl; she just needs a little more fine tuning.
Remember, Stillness is not about doing, it is just about being.
Being is not about the past or the future, it is not even about the now, it is about being in the moment, experiencing it, nurturing it, soaking it in, basking in it. Stillness is a time of preparation, so revelation can be revealed, God is patient and waits for you in the stillness.
Today’s spiritual exercise: Give God a chance to fine tune your spiritual receptors, turn off all external noise for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. if you can. Sit quietly, and invite God to join you for a soothing symphony of silence. Experience the moment, prepare for an adventure.
I would love for you to share your journey of stillness, and what works for you. I'm sure the rest of the readers would be delighted to read them as well.
Stillness is Wisdom
Stillness is Truth
Stillness is Power
Stillness is God .
One of the most exciting, and powerful events happened in stillness, It was in stillness creation began, all things came into being, by the touch of the Master’s hands.
What comes to our minds when we think about stillness, okay let 's be truthful, no one jumps up and down, or shouts for joy, when it comes to being still. It was always a struggle for me because a million things would start to go through my mind. I sometimes wondered why being still seemed like such a difficult task.
Maybe it was about the silence, why was I afraid of silence, why was I not comfortable being alone with me. At times, it felt awkward and maybe even a little silly; I would wiggle my toes, twiddle my thumbs, or change positions repeatedly. Okay I hear you laughing, but I know some of you probably had the same experience when you tried it for yourself.
We are so busy doing things, and do not spend enough time on just being. I am not talking just about being still, but just being. I guess when the Lord said to “Be still, and know that I am God.” he was trying to make an important statement saying, “Look at what great things can be done in stillness and quietness. Look around and see all the magnificent creations and miracles that I have performed while in the presence of stillness.
Learning to be comfortable with myself in silence, to practice just being still was indeed a challenge. I remember in my silence everything around me seemed so much louder, from the dripping of a faucet, to the humming sounds of the appliances, the clock ticking, and so on. What intensified was everything that started going through my mind, from what I needed to do, or which calls I needed to make. A list began to clutter up my mind, distracting me from my stillness and silence.
How was I supposed to sense God’s presence with my mind filled with clutter, causing disturbance upon my spiritual receptors. However, that became part of the challenge allowing the Lord to fine-tune them each time I practiced my spiritual exercises of stillness. I truly believe the Lord knows my heart, as he smiles and looks down on me and says… “That’s my girl; she just needs a little more fine tuning.
Remember, Stillness is not about doing, it is just about being.
Being is not about the past or the future, it is not even about the now, it is about being in the moment, experiencing it, nurturing it, soaking it in, basking in it. Stillness is a time of preparation, so revelation can be revealed, God is patient and waits for you in the stillness.
Today’s spiritual exercise: Give God a chance to fine tune your spiritual receptors, turn off all external noise for 5, 10, or 15 minutes. if you can. Sit quietly, and invite God to join you for a soothing symphony of silence. Experience the moment, prepare for an adventure.
I would love for you to share your journey of stillness, and what works for you. I'm sure the rest of the readers would be delighted to read them as well.
God Bless
32 comments:
Thank you for reminding me to "Be Still". I tend to busy myself too much and I know I should stop so I can get a dose of His Wisdom, Truth, Power and just plain Him. He's all I need!
Thanks, sister!
Love, Angie xoxo
That is a challenge.
That is why I love night time. It is usually very quiet around our house and neighborhood. No lawn mowers, leaf blowers, etc.
That is when I can hear the clock ticking. I do have one that isn't digital :)
I use to get very nervous during the night when I was in my house alone and my husband travelled, but I've seemed to calm down from that.
Being still is something I need to practice. Just being quiet and still in my spirit and listening to what God is telling me.
♥
Joy
Hi sis! Did I already answered your question in my blog?
if not, I'm from Davao City, Philippines. ^_^
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I am still longing to have silence. It is really hard since I don't have my own space here in New York. I have lots of things to tell God but I just couldn't pour it out if I am not alone. T_T
btw, I got a blog award for you. I hope you would come and pick it up.
Light it U
More blessings to you!
I so agree with this post. Our quiet time with the Lord is so, so important. I try daily to have some stillness with the Lord.
Have a lovely day!
Sharon
Be still and know that I am God... I love that verse and I love the practice of being still. I wait for my God and in the stillness He finds me. Oh, how my heart soars in His presence. In the quiet calm is when I hear His voice.
Thanks for posting this reminder.
God Bless
Okay this is a hard one for me. I am extremely hyper. Anyway I really have to practice more of this this year.
First thing in the morning this is my challenge every day - be still. Thank you for such a wonderfully written post - you are so gifted gf and we are so blessed that you share that talent with us.
Hi Angie,
Boy you are so right, Busyness the story of my life as well lol. I was so blessed to see you today.
Joy,
Night time is good for me as well, when everyone is asleep. I live near a freeway so I still can hear the cars lol.
Penlight,
Good to see you my sistah!!
Thanks for your reply about what city you came from. I wanted to go back with my Dad, but he was sick and eventually went to be with the Lord. Maybe oneday I will have a chance to go and visit his hometown, Thank you for the beautiful award.
Sharon,
There is something so powerful about being still, I know the enemy tries so hard to use all kinds of distractions to keep us from reaping the blessings that awaits as we meet with the Lord in stillness.
Sherri,
Amen Sistah!! That scripture is a wonderful invitation as well as an important reminder from God. I love the practice of being still as well.
Christina,
I have to admit myself it is not an easy task. I am always on the go or finding the next thing to do after I just finish something lol. But I am learning to let go of somethings that seemed really important at the time, but realizing lately it really was not as important as I made it out to be.
Andre,
Before I started working, I loved my early morning times with the Lord. Thanks my sistah for your kind words and encouragement.
Beautiful thoughts, sis. I love them; they are so needed and appropriate for all of us. Sometimes I have those still moments early in the morning and love them. Glad to see you posting again. I scrolled down and read some of your sweet words and enjoyed all the gorgeous pictures. Thanks for your ministry to your sisters in Christ.
I wasn't laughing at you, I was in total agreement...you described my quiet time (wiggle, sigh, hum) to a tee. I need to do it! Thanks for the encouragement.
Hi Maxine,
Thank you for your encouraging words, you bless my heart each time you visit. I thank the Lord for providing me with a new laptop so I can continue to do his will.
Kelly,
Somehow I knew I was not the only.
one lol. I did sigh a little as well *smiles*. I know this journey will be an awesome one. Each day just gets a little sweeter.
Hi Lorie,
I ran across an old comment you left. My father in law is doing well. He just finished his six weeks of chemo and will have surgery next, but not for a few weeks (not sure the exact amount). Thank you so much for putting him in your prayer journal and asking how he is doing. He still has a long road ahead of him with surgery and then treatment again but God has been good. He's had to miss a lot of work due to fatigue but he works for my dad. :) And with my mom having cancer twice before he is pretty understanding. That's a HUGE blessing!
Thanks for all your encouragement that you give to me each time you visit. It means a lot!!! I do believe the Lord has blessed me with the spiritual gift of encouragement. Thank you for helping me see that through your encouraging words.:)
Love you sis!
Nicole
I too found the humming of appliances, the list of those I needed to call, and my to do list popping into my head this week as I took the time to "be still".
I told a friend it must take a great deal of discipline to not allow the mind to wander and have a constant focus on "just being" and "just listening".
I wonder how much the Lord does try and speak to us and how often we do not even recognize His sweet voice. A thought to ponder indeed!
Thanks for writing!
Hi Lorie!
I love being still before the Lord. I usually have the house to myself in the daytime so I have lots of quiet time. After so many years of having children, teenagers, and young adults around, I have more time to pray for them and other needs. It is a special time in my life now and God is faithful to meet me where I'm at. Every season of our lives is special and I give Him thanks for this one.
Today is your birthday....Happy Birthday dear sister and I pray God's richest blessings upon you. Have a wonderful day and a wonderful year!
Blessings & hugs,
Sandi
I just read that today is your birthday. Well, Happy Birthday to my special friend and may you have many, many more.
I'm keeping up with my Bible reading, however, last night it was about 11 pm and I just decided I was going to read regardless. I barely remember laying in bed very long before I went to sleep, but I do remember what I read. God is so good to us.
Bless you, sistah,
Luv u,
AliceE.
Lori, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY dear sweet Lori HAPPY BIRTHDAY to you!
Hope you had a FABULOUS day!
God bless you! ~Mary~ :-}
Be still and KNOW that I AM God.
Thanks for a beautiful reminder Lorie.
I'm not still enough times in a day, I know that. But, I think when seeing a beautiful flower, or squirrel, or sunset... stopping and saying THANK YOU LORD;-- those still moments... sometimes take my breath away. The KNOWING He's God, and those things were from HIM... sure can put living in perspective.
HOLYKISSES MY FRIEND,
LEA
Happy Birthday! I didn't know!!!
Your post is speaking right to me,I just know it.My time with God,has been just that,MY time.
To sit and "just be" in the presence of the Lord is a challenge I'm taking on!
I know God is doing a work in both of us...fine tuning and I can't wait to hear the song we will be singing!
Your words so inspire me,
Tammy
I really enjoyed this Lorie. I actually love the silence and spend a lot of time conversing with God in the silence whether I'm doing something or doing nothing. I do still need that fine tuning in listening to Him in those moments. Thank you for pointing this out. I need to get to it today.
And how did I miss your Birthday when so many others did not? Happy Birthday and Rich Blessings to you my friend! ((Hugz))
Hi Nicole,
You are a blessings and encouragement to me as well. Thanks for the update of your father in law, I continue to lift him up un prayer.
Shannon,
It sure does take a lot of discipline, but like prayer, and reading the word, what we get out of it will be truly a blessing I just know it!!!
Sandi,
Thank you for the Birthday wishes, I'm so glad the Lord meets us where we are in our stillness, I find myself looking forward to sitting at his feet.
Alice,
Thank you for the Birthday wishes, Falling asleep after reading God's word is the best sleeping pill we could ever take!!
Mary,
Thank you for the Birthday wishes, I'm just picturing you singing it to me, and it puts a smile on my face!!
Lea,
You said..I think when seeing a beautiful flower, or squirrel, or sunset... stopping and saying THANK YOU LORD,
I love those living in the moments times Lea,
Tammy,
You said..
I know God is doing a work in both of us...fine tuning and I can't wait to hear the song we will be singing!
I can't wait to hear it as well!! I know it will be a beautiful one I just know it!!
Hi Edie,
Thanks for the Birthday wishes, some of my sistah's have the day of my birhday , the rest found out when I mentioned I got a new notebook for my birthday when my PC crashed lol. Thank you for joining me in this journey.
I agree this is a hard one. But, I do think I need to ponder on this since I have seen this several times today..."Be Still and know that I am God".
Happy Birthday!!!!
Darlene
Sometimes I like to sit home with the TV off and just marinate in silence. It can be so rewarding and a perfect opportunity to gather yourself.
Great Post. Thanks for sharing and the inspiration!!
Hope your birthday was extra special, Sistah Lori! You deserve only the best!!!!
I wanted to let you know that I have an award waiting for you on my blog!
Love you,
Sharron aka Sharrahug
Happy Belated Birthday, Joy.
Have a good week.
I am a busy person too....always liking to be doing something. Right now, what stillness is for me is just looking, hearing and feeling the power of the ocean that we live so close to. In my mind, even if I am not completely still, I can still feel the strength if I am just quiet for a few minutes each day; reveling in the power of this world and the next!
BG
I love that verse, Be still and know that I am God. There are times I get some silence especially on the weekends early in the morning, I wish I had it more often. But these are my times when I can get my time with him. During the week sometimes can be more difficult, but I find it more in the evenings.
This is a great post
Have a blessed day
Happy Birthday, Happyyyyy Birthday,
Happyyyy Birthdayyyyy my friend
Lorie, When you have a second will you please stop by my blog.. I have an award for you.
Blessings ~Mary~ :-}
stillness...only what I do when I sleep and even then I think I toss and turn...I wish that I could just be still and to be able to open my mind to hear him talk to me. where's the time? I guess I gotta make it. I love my 8 yr old who truly "lives in the moment". she has no idea of what's going to happen in the future and the past hardly bothers her...to be able to "enjoy the moment" is a gift. I wish I could be like her and know that in the moment is all that counts! thank you always for your deep inspiration and encouragement...thank you for always giving hope! hope you have a wonderful week.
What a wonderful heartfelf, thought provoking post.
Hi Lorie!
I stopped by to visit(another awesome post,by the way),and found that I've missed your birthday. Happy Belated Birthday, I hope it was wonderful!
Love, Velvia
Oh my sister how I struggle with silence and stillness. This is a big one I need to work on! I will be starting this tomorrow, I am going to start slow and work my way up. This will be good for me, I look forward to just being quiet and listening for him to speak to me.
Love and Hugs Always,
kelly~
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