Be Still

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Once again, many of our family gathered for Thanksgiving at a mountain cabin. This time, we stayed in a few different places, but the main meal was enjoyed from Mt. Nebo in Dardanelle, Arkansas.  

One night a family member and I had a conversation about some of the struggles we face in life and how it's always our human desire to be able to change circumstances on our own.  While this may seem like a good temporary fix, we know that anything we do on our own is bound to fail if we don't seek God first. They said that it was in those times they are often reminded of the scripture’s instruction to Be still and know that He is God. 

The next evening, I was reminded of our conversation and the scripture as we all watched the deer nearby and anxiously stood still as we waited for them to come closer to us. I also watched Rusty waiting patiently on the back deck for the sun to set while he took photos of the process. Both instances required nothing more than being still. The deer would have never moved in closer if we rushed out towards them and nothing Rusty did would speed up the process of God's beautiful sunset masterpiece.  

We often find ourselves in places we don't need to be because we couldn't follow the instructions of two simple words... Be Still.

Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth! -Psalm 46:10


Some of the Mt. Nebo deer next to the cabin



 Rusty's series of sunset photos










Be Still and Know - CeCe Winans

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