Be Still

Scripture of the day: 

"And [Jesus] withdrew himself in tho the wilderness, and prayed." Luke 5:16 KJV

I love those simple words. Jesus Christ devoted his life to serving and ultimately saving mankind, but he also took a few precious minutes for himself. 

I believe that who you really are is not determined by the crowds that flock, the awards you receive, the talents you develop, or the accomplishments you reach. 

Who you really are is who you are when you are alone. 

When you think no one is watching.

When you have nothing specific to do.

What do you think about?

What do you do? 

The strength of a soul is build not in mighty battles, but in quiet, solitary moments of reflection. 

I believe Jesus had the strength to be our exemplar and redeemer because of the quiet moments when he prayed reflected. 

He was a loving, kind, prayerful and humble person in public, but he was also just as devoted and sincere in the quite of the forest on his knees.

Whether you believe in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, or not; whether you believe in the power and reality of prayer, or not--you can benefit from quiet reflection. 

Have a conversation with your soul. 

A real HEART to HEART.

Are you happy with who you are?

What would you like to do better?

Who do you hope to become? 

Who are you really?

I know that we have a loving Heavenly Father. I believe he hears and answers our prayers and even the sincere desires of our hearts. He knows us. He wants us to come to him with a desire to better our lives. Taking a moment of calm in the mist of a chaotic and loud world will do much to change and improve our lives and perspectives. 

Some of the greatest, most peaceful moments of my life have been moments of quiet prayer or thoughtful reflection. 

"...Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 KJV