
“[a]Cease striving and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the [b]nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”
I was blessed this morning by my good friend Ruth’s blog post “Be Still”. The focus of her devotional poem is our verse but from the NIV Bible which is the most widely known version: “Be still, and know that I am God…” This verse encourages my heart as I enter day three of pain from a strained back. I responded with the comment, “Be still and know that I am God” is the battle cry of my soul in the strife and pain of life, it focusses my attention on eternal rather than fleeting matters.”
I like the NIV version but I was further encouraged by the NASB, which takes us deeper into meaning of the scripture. If like me you are tenacious in the face of difficulty you will always strive to better your circumstances, but God calls us to “let go and relax” (a). To use a well known phrase, “to let go and let God!”
Dear reader, your discomfort or pain like life is a temporary state of affairs. Father God uses these events in life to further our relationship with Him and Eternal welfare in His Kingdom. Such hope encourages us as believers in the grip of various trials, knowing that God will build us up through our pain.

Praying for relief and comfort for you during this difficult time, Alan!
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Thank you Aimee, God bless you sister.
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Thank you. This blog written in the midst of personal need has a powerful impact and resonates deeply in my spirit this morning as we journey to spend time with our daughter who is living with MND. Blessings and HOLY PEACE!
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Thank you Faye, I pray that your travel and visit goes well and is blessed by God.
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We seem to be in step again, Alan. It’s so kind of you to include a reference to my blog. I’m hoping you will like mine of tomorrow. XXXXXXXX
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Thank you sister, I am sure I will love whatever you write tomorrow.
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You have a beautiful and humble heart, Alan. Thank you for your constant reminder to cling to God!
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Thank you Mandy, your kind words are an encouragement. May our Father God bless you richly.
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Tonight going to to be still, hear His Word and know He is God!
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So encouraging to know that our pain and discomforts are only temporary. This world is not our home. Thank you for this great post Alan,
The Lord bless you and keep you.
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Thank you for reading and commenting so generously Crissy, may our Father God richly bless you today.
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