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Being Still

β€œDavid, be still!” I heard this a lot as a kid.

Usually it was my dad or two older brothers and all they wanted was for me to stop squirming and be quiet.

In fact, when I was six years old one of my brothers offered to give me a dollar to be quiet for 15 minutes.

I did so, and was handsomely paid. My mother told him, β€œThat was expensive.” And my big brother replied, β€œIt was worth it, mom.”

Yet, when God says β€œBe Still” He has something more valuable than money in mind.

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 (NIV)

When God asks us to be still, it’s not necessarily because we’re getting on his last nerve. He wants us to press ⏸️ so we can know Him.

God has a purpose (a good one) behind everything He does. But if we’re always in a rush, where is there room for Him to work?

I’ve been mid-prayer before, basically sniveling about something I wanted fixed, when the Holy Spirit said, β€œDavid, be still!”

Yes, Lord.

Speak, for your servant is listening.

1 Samuel 3:10b

Thank you for reading. πŸ™β€οΈprayers and love.

This was first posted on February 10, 2025

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23 responses to “Being Still”

  1. Pure Glory Avatar
    Pure Glory

    Amen

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  2. My Life in Our Father's World Avatar
    My Life in Our Father’s World

    I agree πŸ’―%

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  3. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    It’s still hard for me, too, Barb. However, the time spent quietly with God is spiritually rejuvenating.

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  4. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Taking the time to get alone with God is something even Christ didβ€”and He was God’s son! If Jesus needed quiet moments with God, then we do too.πŸ€—

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  5. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Simply B. It’s amazing how God keeps dealing with us in His mercy and grace, even when we aren’t cooperating.

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  6. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    It’s the same with me, Malcolm. It seems that men, in particular, are prone to β€œdo something” rather than wait on God to act.

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  7. malcolmsmusingscom Avatar
    malcolmsmusingscom

    I find it ironic, David, that for me it’s harder to be still than to be active

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  8. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Agreed, brother! Thank you.

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  9. SimplyB Avatar
    SimplyB

    Very encouraging words. I, too, am a sniveler. But the rewards of being still and letting God take over have carried me through a lot of difficult seasons. Somehow He doesn’t give up on us, even with our sniveling natures.

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  10. Pure Glory Avatar
    Pure Glory

    David, it is profound to be still and listen to God. He is always speaking and we miss him, when we fail to listen. Thank you! Blessings of hearing God’s voice!

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  11. jesusluvsall Avatar
    jesusluvsall

    Be Still and know He is God, He has our back, but being still is not so easy.

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  12. My Life in Our Father's World Avatar
    My Life in Our Father’s World

    I’m not a sit still and be quiet kind of girl.

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  13. The Devotional Guyβ„’ Avatar
    The Devotional Guyβ„’

    This past year + has shown me a lot about being still and waiting on the Lord. I couldn’t help but wonder what that dollar would be worth today. πŸ˜€
    I always appreciate the gentle humility and kind wisdom of your posts, David. You bring the truth home in a way that is receptive and lands well. Blessings to you and Nancy on this Valentine’s Day.

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  14. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    It’s good to hear I’m not the only one. I’ve also done my share of sulking before the Lord. He points that out too.

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  15. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, Sister Super-C! God Bless!

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  16. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    It sure is. The dormancy of winter is a great picture of being still. Thank you for ready and commenting.

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  17. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    It’s one of my favorites too, Betty. Short verses are easier to remember! Thanks for stopping by. I hope you and Dan have a great day!

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  18. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    The truth is I’ve done this more times than I can count, that’s why it is spot on!

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  19. God Still Speaks Avatar
    God Still Speaks

    Mid prayer sniveling! And this is why I love you brother!

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  20. joynealkidney Avatar
    joynealkidney

    This is also a wonderful time of year to bask in God’s stillness.

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  21. Betty Avatar
    Betty

    “Be Still and know that I am God” is one of my favorite biblical quotes. It calms my heart. Perfect instruction.

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  22. davidsdailydose Avatar
    davidsdailydose

    Thank you, brother. I wrote this post about a year ago, and the need to be still before God is still there. This reminds me to never take the my walk with God for granted. Blessings to you and Susan today, as well. πŸ™πŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ ΏπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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  23. Alan Kearns Avatar
    Alan Kearns

    Thank you for sharing this timely message today brother David. There are times when our prayers need to be silent and still…just being in His presence and hearing His Spirit ministering to our needs. Very often He knows our needs better than we do! May our Father God continue to guide and bless you and Nancy today my dear friend and brother πŸ™ πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ΄σ §σ ’σ ³σ £σ ΄σ Ώ

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