Week 1: Be Still: Reflection and Prayer

Week 1: Be Still: Reflection and Prayer

Reflect on a time (even if that time is now) when your mind was full of confusion over a situation.  Your heart and soul swirled with doubts and anger.  Did you take the time to pray and just be still before the Lord?  If you, were you able to find peace that no matter what the outcome, everything would be okay? 

Whether that time was in the past or something you are currently going through, take time to read the below verses.  Let them give you comfort that God is working on your behalf and will bring you peace, no matter what storms you face.

Here is something my husband, Mel once wrote: "We live in a very stressful world, and many people feel a since of hopelessness. There are many hardships in life, and it is easy to feel overwhelmed. However, the Good Shepherd has promised to lead us through green pastures, beside the still waters. Do you trust the Lord Jesus Christ with your path in life? If you have truly made Jesus the Lord of your life, you may rest in his care, in the midst of the storms of life. If Christ is the captain of your ship, you will make it safely to the other side. Peace and joy are among the fruits of the Spirt that God has promised those who are sanctified (set apart from the sinful world). You must be truly born again to know the peace of God. If you have a relationship with Christ, God’s peace will guard your hearts and minds. If you have faith that God has good plans for your life, and you put your trust in him, you will have peace and joy. When we go through the many fiery trials of this life, we must walk by faith, and not by sight. Stand on God’s Word and know that He is faithful to keep His promises."

This week, reflect on the below verses.  Thank God for all the times He had helped you through a tough time physically, emotionally, and spiritually.  When you pray, ask God to help you be still His arms and let ask Him to be your courage, hope, peace, and joy! 

(Psalm 27:13) Wait on the Lord: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the Lord. 

(Philippians 4:6-7) Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.