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!”
This last Sunday, Pastor Herk continued in their church’s preparation for Easter’s Cross and Resurrection celebration. He states that with all the concerns of global health threats, economic uncertainty, social unrest and political turmoil, it’s easy to get distracted and forget or neglect our connection to the source of life and how important it is. Drawing near to God through contemplative prayer is a way in which we can experience the nearness of God. Contemplative prayer does not happen by accident, but is something that you have to carve out the time necessary in your life to work at and develop, intending to get closer to your heavenly Father in a deep and abiding relationship, as a part of having a focused desire to know God more and to make God known to others around us. We need a time of devotional prayer each and every day.
The Lord Jesus’s life and ministry here on earth must be studied to learn exactly how, as disciples, we should live our lives; the abundant life possible to us if we just focus on Christ. One of Jesus’ most powerful habit was contemplation. Contemplation is defined as: The act of the mind in considering with attention; meditation; study; continued attention of the mind to a particular subject. Contemplation is keeping the idea, brought into the mind, some time actually in view. 2. Holy meditation; attention to sacred things; a particular application of the foregoing definition. Be still with God.
Everyone desires a more devoted, more powerful, most purposeful prayer life. It does not matter how good we may be or how faithful we are in our prayer life, we all want it to be better, speaking to our Lord on a personal level and know His will for our lives. The major issue that we struggle with is busyness and a fast-paced lifestyle. There is so much that is loud, busy and frantic in this world that competes with our attention and our thoughts. We have to slow down, quiet ourselves, clear our minds and be still. It can feel awkward. It is a challenge to be still, contemplate and pray. But, it is when you are quiet and still that you hear the Lord. We ‘ve grow accustomed to the noise that is there all the time, and feel out-of-place when it stops. We have to force ourselves into a quiet situation. Contemplation is a peaceful, silent time and a calm place of prayer in the life of a Christian Believer.
Mark 1:35 Now in the morning, having risen a long while before daylight, He [Jesus] went out and departed to a solitary place; and there He prayed.”
The Bible has a fulfilling way to do that with principles that we can put into our lives. When Pastor Herk thinks about stillness, he thinks about this Bible verse [above]. When we genuinely pray, the condition of our heart is revealed. Pray is an amazing avenue and essential part of our life journey and walk with the Lord on this adventure in connection and relationship. Prayer is direct communication with our Lord God Almighty Creator of heaven and earth and He is hearing us. The Divine Creator of the universe and cosmos communes with you and I. … let that sink in. We talk with God.
Let's continue Pastor Herk message on being still with God.
In Christ, Brian
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