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

I don’t take time to be still as often as I should. And sometimes those moments have to be forced on me in times of injury and illness. But taking time to be still is rewarding, necessary and instructed.

Rewarding: A good night’s sleep does a world of good! You’re energized, refreshed and calm when you wake up.

Necessary: Even the best machines have to be turned off or rebooted from time to time.

Instructed: God gave us the sabbath to honor Him. On the 7th day He rested; not because He was tired, God is infinite energy, but to model for us a pattern that sets us apart from others.

I recently took a weekend to be still before the Lord. I gave myself permission to do things I enjoy and take a nap in the middle of the afternoon. It was very refreshing and recharged me to do the things God called me to later the following week. Take time to rest and enjoy stillness in his mercy.