"Be Still, and Know That I Am God"

What mighty praise, O God, belongs to you in Zion. We will fulfill our vows to you, for you answer our prayers. All of us must come to you. Though we are overwhelmed by our sins, you forgive them all. What joy for those you choose to bring near, those who live in your holy courts. What festivities await us inside your holy Temple. You faithfully answer our prayers with awesome deeds, O God our savior. You are the hope of everyone on earth, even those who sail on distant seas. You formed the mountains by your power and armed yourself with mighty strength. You quieted the raging oceans with their pounding waves and silenced the shouting of the nations. Those who live at the ends of the earth stand in awe of your wonders. From where the sun rises to where it sets, you inspire shouts of joy. You take care of the earth and water it, making it rich and fertile. The river of God has plenty of water; it provides a bountiful harvest of grain, for you have ordered it so. You drench the plowed ground with rain, melting the clods and leveling the ridges. You soften the earth with showers and bless its abundant crops. You crown the year with a bountiful harvest; even the hard pathways overflow with abundance. The grasslands of the wilderness become a lush pasture, and the hillsides blossom with joy. The meadows are clothed with flocks of sheep, and the valleys are carpeted with grain. They all shout and sing for joy!” ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭65:1-13‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Thank God for forgiveness of your sin!! Thank Him for such provision! Take a look around you! Soak up the vast expanse of His handiwork. Stand in awe of His matchless majesty. Consider the lush colors of the canvas before you. Silence the noise of the hustle and bustle of the rat race. Pause for a moment to saturate yourself in the splendor and glory of God's beauty. Don't let another second pass before you redirect your focus. Stop letting the ugliness of this fallen society distract you from the real substance of life. Take the time to bask in the Sonlight (yes I spelled that correctly) of His radiance! Swim in the river of life. Let the wind of the Holy Spirit blow in your face and into your heart. Rest by the still waters of His grace. Drink from the fountain of living water that flows from His throne. Gaze upon His grandeur. Sit upon His lap. Feel the embrace of His love and hear the affectionate tone of His voice. Reverence His awesome power. Bow before His Lordship! Give glory to the King of kings and the Lord of lords. Great and mighty is He!  “Be still, and know that I am God!" ‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46:10‬a NLT‬‬