Ceuti67's Blog

In the crazed busyness and hustle that is our modern life in 2024, we often find ourselves swept up in a whirlwind of activity, constantly striving for more, faster, better. We fill our schedules to the brim, always on the go, always connected. But in the midst of this chaos, I often find myself yearning for a sense of stillness, a moment of peace amidst the storm.

Psalm 46 speaks to this longing. It opens with the powerful declaration, “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” These words remind me that even in the midst of chaos, there is a place of refuge, a source of strength that is always available to me.

The psalm goes on to describe a scene of utter chaos and destruction – “the mountains quake with their surging,” “the earth gives way and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea.” Yet, in the midst of this chaos, there is a call to stillness – “Be still, and know that I am God.”

These words resonate deeply with me. They remind me of the importance of slowing down, of taking a moment to pause and reflect. In the stillness is the place where I can find a sense of peace, a reminder that God is in control, even when everything around me seems to be falling apart or at least, not going according to my “script”.

If I’m being honest with myself and with anyone reading this….I wish that Psalm 46 influenced my life more because it reminds me of the power of stillness, of the importance of taking time to be present, to be quiet and ready to listen to HIS presence. Our world is constantly moving, constantly changing, it is easy to get caught up in the chaos and lose sight of what truly matters….and I am regularly guilty of just that.

But Psalm 46 reminds me that there is a deeper reality, a deeper truth that transcends the chaos of this world. It is a truth that can only be found in stillness, in the quiet moments of reflection and contemplation.

So, I continue striving to make Psalm 46 a more integral part of my life. I have failed in this often, and sadly will likely fail again; but that isn’t the end of the story. Our merciful God continues to hold onto HIS children, and welcomes me as I seek out moments of stillness, moments where I can be reminded of the presence of God in my life. In those moments, I find peace, strength, and a renewed sense of purpose – so that in the chaos I find refreshing and a strength that sustains me for today and refills me, just when I need it most with a confidence for tomorrow (Matthew 6:34).