Be still

How hard is that, in these days of instant-everything, drive-thru, microwave, take-out, etc. We wake up with a long list of "to do's" and go to bed thinking of what we need to get done the next day. Electronics surround us - in our homes, cars, stores, offices - our Blackberries keep us connected with everyone all the time.

But our LORD calls us to "Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth." (Ps 46:10).

If we truly believe that the Bible is the inspired Word of God, and we believe His Word, we cannot ignore His call to step away from busy-ness. To disconnect from distractions for a while. To cause our minds to focus on Him - only Him - and dwell in the secret place of the Most High for a time.

Be still. Some call it meditation. Scientific studies have shown that meditation is good for the body in terms of heart rate, anxiety levels, blood pressure. But they can't begin to measure what holy meditation - time spent "being still, knowing that the LORD is God" - does for the health of the soul.

I will be still. I will know that He is God. I will revel in His wonder, His awesomeness, His Being.

And when I return to the electronic-filled, busy, hectic pace of my workday, I will pause every now and then and remember my "Be still" time, smiling and knowing that He is also there with me in the not-so-still time.

Be still. It's a healthy habit.