He says, “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)

In today’s society, we are so accustomed to being busy that we consider it to be a noble thing. We even go to to the extent of bragging to each other about our long to-do lists and how hectic our schedules are. Taking a moment to be still has become far-fetched and foreign to us. Yet scripture says that God is telling us to be still, and know that He is God.

It is easy to be fearful when we are faced with challenges and troubles in life. I believe that in these times of uncertainty, God is telling us to cease striving and realise that He is on our side. He is urging us to stop worrying and trying to do things by our own strength but to allow Him to do what only He can do.

It is in our stillness and not in our busyness that God will be exalted above our challenges and enemies. It is from a place of rest, where we will see His greatness and know that He is God.

When we stop trying to fix our problems and answer our own prayers, God can take over our situations. But as long as we are still toiling, they are in our hands to resolve.

May we be still in the midst of confusion and uncertainty as we face this pandemic and come to realise that God is well capable to help us. Then, His peace that surpasses all understanding, will guard our hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.

Be still!

Matshepo Seletswane

I am a lover of Jesus, wife, mama bear to two cute cubs, Christian blogger and an extrovert at heart. I love meaningful conversations, beautiful spaces, a good read and not forgetting delish FOOD. When I am not working or wearing my mom/wife hat, then I am probably talking about the goodness of the Lord. With all the challenges in life, I continuously find my HOPE in Christ alone. My passion is to inspire others in their faith walk by sharing my stories through writing and speaking engagements.

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“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on you. Keep company with me and you’ll learn to live freely and lightly.”– Matthew 11:29 (MSG)

We live in a world where we constantly have to prove ourselves. In our jobs, amongst our friends and even in the comfort of our homes; we constantly feel the need to prove that we have everything under control. Even social media has become the battle of the fittest, where people compete for the ”best mum” award during the lockdown.

The madness of trying to be everything to everyone comes at the cost of being depleted and stretched too thin. But as we juggle all the balls in our hands frantically and in vain, Jesus gently invites us to stop trying so hard and get away with Him.

I have realised that on the days where I have taken time to be in the presence of Jesus amidst my crazy schedule, somehow things tend to fall into place. The day surprisingly seems longer to accommodate all my daily tasks while leaving me feeling refreshed.

Reading Matthew 11:29 from the Message version is my preference as it makes this verse loud and clear to me. As I meditate on it, I see Jesus with so much compassion in his eyes gently inviting me to let go of all my cares and get away with Him instead. To take a walk with Him and work with Him by watching how He does it and learn from His simple and easy ways. His ways of unforced rhythms of grace as He won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on me. And as I keep company with Him, He promises that I will learn how to live freely and lightly and ultimately recover my very own life.

Oh! What an invitation!

It warms my heart to know that Jesus wants to spend time and keep company with me. To know He cares even for the little things in my life, that I may be worried about but have dismissed as unimportant to bring in His presence.

I pray you will put down whatever has gotten you anxious and take time to get away with Him. Where He will pour back on you and leave you feeling strengthened and well equipped to face the demands of your day.

Go on, take a walk with Jesus. He is waiting for you.

Matshepo Seletswane

I am a lover of Jesus, wife, mama bear to two cute cubs, Christian blogger and an extrovert at heart. I love meaningful conversations, beautiful spaces, a good read and not forgetting delish FOOD. When I am not working or wearing my mom/wife hat, then I am probably talking about the goodness of the Lord. With all the challenges in life, I continuously find my HOPE in Christ alone. My passion is to inspire others in their faith walk by sharing my stories through writing and speaking engagements.

thefaithrecipe.wordpress.com/

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