Over the past few days this bible verse, Psalm 46:10, has been popping up..."Be still ....and know that I am God"
It was part of the theme at a Southwest Epsicopal School Conference and an element of Pastor Gregg's sermon on Sunday. "Be still...."
Our children and most adults need to learn how "to be still." America preaches busyness.
Our American children have hearts that beat 20 times faster than other children of the world. They are rushed from one thing to another. This busyness is affecting their growth, their learning and their young adulthood.
As a pastor's wife for 14 years, a mother of 4 ranging in age from 6 to 18, and as an early childhood educator, I have seen busyness destroy so much. It has destroyed the focus of churches and their leaders. I have seen busyness divide relationships, households and homes and destroy individuals. Stillness is extremely important for our children to learn. Stillness can improve their spiritual health, their mental health and emotional well being. Now that I am a Mother of 4 children that have 2 households I constantly see the importnace of "being still."
A daily minute by minute schedule is destructive for our children and us as individuals if there is not time to be still. I want to live in my home with my children not just shower and sleep in my home. My children are growing so fast. I do not want to miss any of it or end up being just a Taxi Mom.
"To be still" Our children will become more independent and healthier adults if they learn how "to be still." As adults we so easily lose focus on the important parts of life. We are distracted by our cell phones, emails and social networking. What are we teaching our children?
It is so important "to be still" and listen to God. The Spirit of God was placed in us as Christians to help us stay close to God. (Ezekiael 36:27, John 14:16, 26) How many of us "christians" stop and listen to the Spirit of God? Do we stop and ask God for his guidance in every aspect of our lives?
I have been guilty for the last 6 months of telling myself that I am too busy to stop and have quiet time/prayer time with God. I had a serious dating relationship that ended abruptly in October of last year and I was sad and distraught...It has taken me months to stop beating myself up over it.
My new theme this year in my spiritual walk and as a Mother of 4 beautiful children is to be still and know the Lord our God....to listen to the Spirit of God and His will in my life. To be intentional in my time with God and to hopefully teach my children the importance of being still in all aspects of their lives but most importantly in listening to God.
Psalm 86:11 Teach me your way, O Lord, and I will walk in your truth;give me an undivided heart, that I may fear your name.
Ephesians 1:17 I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ,the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.
