Be still and know by stella ashworth
We live in a fast-moving world where people chase after comfort and success, often without realizing they are drifting away from the true message of the Gospel. The god of this world blinds their eyes, keeping them busy with things that will one day fade away.
But I urge you, beloved in Christ, step away from the distractions and run into the arms of God. Rest in Him, and He will make your path straight and fill you with His perfect peace.
Everything in this life, even you, has an expiration date. So choose to live wisely. Seek what is eternal, for "the world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever." (1 John 2:17)
I confess that I do not like who I become when life gets too busy. The rush, the noise, and the endless striving can stir restlessness within me, pulling my heart away from the peace of His presence.
It reminds me how easily we can drift from the perfect will of God, losing sight of what truly matters. But in the stillness, I am reminded of my deep and desperate need for Him, for His guidance, His presence, and His rest.
"Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
My beloved in Christ, say no to the ways of this world and yes to Christ. Resist the spirit of striving, the endless chase to prove yourself, to be seen, to be someone in the eyes of others. Let go. Surrender. Be still and know that He is near. He is God, and without Him, we are nothing. Yet, in His hands, we are everything He has called us to be.
Trust in Him, for He can do more for you in a moment than you could ever accomplish in a lifetime.
"Cease striving and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10)
"Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain." (Psalm 127:1)
Someone recently said that it is easier for the worst of sinners to return to God than for a believer who has turned away. I have come to understand that some lose their faith when Heaven seems silent, while others stumble when Heaven reveals too much.
But I tell you the truth, no matter where you are in life or what you have been through, it is never too late to come home. For the Lord is rich in mercy, and His arms remain open to all who turn back to Him.
"Return to Me, and I will return to you," says the Lord Almighty. (Malachi 3:7)
Written by Stella Ashworth for Team Talk.