Scripture Reading
Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
Reflection
The command to be still is harder to obey than almost any other in Scripture. In our noise and busyness, stillness feels unproductive, even irresponsible. But the psalmist links stillness directly to knowing God — as if there are things about God that can only be known in silence. The nations rage and the earth changes, but God says simply: stop, be quiet, and know that I am God. Set aside five minutes today for genuine stillness. Let God be known.
Prayer for Today
Lord, today I come to you hurting. This wound from a friend is almost more than I can bear. I feel broken hearted, and I want justice. Lord, I know that justice is not mine to give, so I come to you open handed. Here is the friendship that has wounded
me so much, Lord- take this hurt from me, help me feel your peace and your love toward me now.
I don't want to extend grace. But I know you have been so gracious toward me- all my life you have lavished grace on me as I've sinned against you. Help me be humble. Help me see my part to play. Help me give grace and love toward my friend.
Soften my friend's heart toward me now- let them return grace to me too.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
me so much, Lord- take this hurt from me, help me feel your peace and your love toward me now.
I don't want to extend grace. But I know you have been so gracious toward me- all my life you have lavished grace on me as I've sinned against you. Help me be humble. Help me see my part to play. Help me give grace and love toward my friend.
Soften my friend's heart toward me now- let them return grace to me too.
In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Amen.