Be Still

SOAP #12 – Be Still!

Scripture:

“Be still before the LORD and wait patiently for him;
fret not yourself over the one who prospers in his way,
over the man who carries out evil devices! Refrain from anger, and forsake wrath! Fret not yourself; it tends only to evil.” Psalm 37:7-8 ESV

Observation:

God is concerned about attitudes. It’s all to easy to get upset about what others do or don’t do, especially when evil plans are being carried out. Anger, fretting, and fussing are not part of God’s plan for His children. Angry thoughts and words not only hurt other people, it hurts the one who is angry. God’s admonition is to “be still” and to “wait patiently.”

Application:

It’s easier to get upset about what others do or don’t do than it is to be still and rest in the Lord. But I have a choice. Will I patiently trust God? Or will I fuss and fret? Instead of getting upset with other people, I can quietly trust and wait for God to do HIS good work in my life and in the lives of others.

Prayer:

Thank You, dear Lord, for reminding me NOT to fret and fuss, which is my natural tendency. Forgive my irritability and my judgment of others. Give me grace to quietly rest everything in You. Help me patiently wait for Your intervention and help, instead of getting angry at others. I want be still and know that You are God. Amen.