Be Still

I am certain that we have all heard of this well-known bible verse: "Be still, and know that I am God...". You have probably seen this verse on everything from wall hangings to bumper stickers. I think it is meant to ease the reader's anxiety from whatever they may be enduring in that particular moment.

Currently it is May, which feels pretty unstill for me right now. Like many other families, we are trying to balance spring sports, end of the school year concerts and activities, along with the regular busyness of life. In fact, a few hours from now, we have two dance classes, one baseball game, and two softball games to escort our kids to. My husband and I joke that we will see each other again at some point in June.

I find that when my life is busy and chaotic, I find difficulty in spending time with God. I think that I simply do not have the time. It is a likely excuse that many of us use. However, when I do take the time to devote myself to God, somehow life just seems a little less busy and a little more still. He brings me peace and clarity and allows me to see the blessing in the busyness.

I recently finished a book called The Life You Long For by Christy Nockels. It's an interesting take on the calling of being a mother. Mothers are often asked to go above and beyond and frequently we take on more than we can handle because we worry that if we don't do it, who will? In this book, Christy encourages mothers to truly seek God when we make decisions on how we spend our time. And that it is ok to say no and to not spread ourselves too thin. In fact, God does not want us to be exhausted, overworked followers. He wants to find refuge and rest in Him.

So, with only 12 school days left, I will make my time with God intentional. I will seek time with him each day and allow myself not to feel guilty for not completing the next task on my list. I will allow myself to be still and know that he is God. He will direct my path and make my calendar fall into place. And he will allow me to find joy and contentment in the busiest of seasons.