Standing Still!

Good morning, Papa God!

You see me! Yes, You do! You know where I am, why I am here, and what You have planned for me to do. Yes, You do! Not for a moment have You forgotten me – standing still here on this spot of my life. You are the One who tells when to stand still and when to go. But, honestly, Papa God, sometimes I am not sure if I should stand still or keep moving. I know and understand that there is a time to go forward, but there is also a time to stand still. You always reposition me from where I am to a better vantage point in life, so I can see You fighting my battles for me. Maybe the only reason I want to move forward, doing something, is because I don’t like or I am afraid of standing still. But, then, I need to ask myself the question of why I don’t like being still. Is it because I feel like something in my life, past or present hurt or habit, is chasing me? I am not sure, but I know You have been teaching me for six years to be still. I am doing it, but still not liking it. You know how I am “wired”, Papa God. I don’t “do” still very well. And yet, stillness is a mental state of infinite peace and rest where my senses are hushed and I abide in Your Presence. So, being still before You is good because You are teaching me how to do it so I can better recognize Your voice and turn my attention to You. I trust You to do in my life all You have said You would do. I only need to be still and wait and let You do it. Sometimes, Papa God, I just want to move forward from this spot, doing something. Sometimes, I just feel like I am sitting on the shelf, totally useless to You. I know in my heart that this “feeling” is not the truth. You are doing things through my life that I do not see or know, and You are asking me to stand still and watch You work. Either way, standing still or moving forward is all about obedience to Your desires for me. Sometimes, standing still is obedience. At other times, moving forward is obedience. Right now, You have asked me to stand still, and so I obey.

Good morning, My child!

I know standing still for you is hard, and you think there can’t possibly be anything productive in My kingdom’s work that comes from standing still. But, as you have discovered in this season of life, much has been produced from your life, and within your soul. My child, I want you to be without care. Be anxious for nothing and that includes what you are to do and when you are to do it. My heart is tender towards you, and I will show Myself strong on your behalf. I am a shield to all who trust in Me. So, continue your deep trust in Me. My way is perfect, and My is proven. Continue to walk in confident dependence on Me. I will have you stand still for a period of time, and I will have you move forward for a period of time. Step out in a direction only when I lead you to do so. Yes, My child, you will know when it is the right time. I will show you the step you are to take and the open door you are to go through. I promise! And My promises are true as you fully know! Am I a man that I should lie? Have I not said, and shall I not do it? I am God, and I will do in your life all I have said I will do. Count it as already done, My child. Follow Me and trust Me each day. Love waits, My child. Life and love are in process, and, yes, you will be made complete. Just trust Me that one day all the moments of your life will make sense. I promise!

(Psa.62:5; Exo.14:13-15; 2 Chron.20:17-21; Psa.46:10; Psa.37:7; Lam.3:25-26; Num. 23:19)