Being Still...

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“...Be still, and know that I am God;  I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.” Psalms 46:10

 I have a fault...and that is overly concerning myself over the lives of others. Surely the Lord wants us to be involved with mankind and to "cry when they cry and rejoice with them as they rejoice".  But sometimes I really take it to the extreme and that is not good.  It is at times like these that I know I need to "Be still...", take time and meditate on what the Lord would have me do instead of running ahead and getting involved. I am a lot better than I used to be, but every now and then the tendency to be a "fixer" raises its head and tries to take over. I am learning that the Lord wants me to allow Him to handle situations in other people's lives; that even though I care very much and my concern is genuine, it is not for me to try and fix it.  Be still.

 So. I am resting in Him and enjoying the many simple pleasures that He has blessed me with. I will not seclude myself, for I know that God did not intend for us to live alone and become recluse from the people around us...He desires for us to have fellowship. However for me being still means taking time to be more conscious of what my role in this journey is. To be salt and light to the world, not a fixer; to be quietly praying for the things that concern me and to allow people to be who they are.

 Thank You Lord for showing me that I need to take the time to Be Still and hear Your voice again. To KNOW that You are God and that I can release all concern for others into Your confident Hands. Amen.

 Here are some things that I enjoy, among them collecting blue and white ceramics and pottery...being still and learning to enjoy the journey...
Blue, white, yellow my favorite color combo for spring

Antique coffee pot, rose tea cups and Boyd Bears "Tea time"

Some of my collection of vintage pottery

Mini rose bushes on the back porch on a rainy day

More Blue, white and yellow

This "Willow" pattern plate is very olden made in England

Spring arrangement

Blue and White in the foyer

A Tea Set gifted to me by a friend

A Pot of Violas on the back porch

 Just a few of my favorite things... :-)

Comments

Anonymous said…
Hi Veronica! What a wonderful reminder to be still and listen to what God wants to say to us! Bless you, sweet friend and I love your snaps.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)
April 28, 2016 at 8:09 AM
Bonnie said…
Good advice, Veronica. I am learning to trust God more and listen to what His will is instead of me trying to fix everything.

I share your enjoyment of blue and white. I agree adding a pop of yellow is so cheerful for spring. I like your other collections too.

Thanks for your visit.
May 5, 2016 at 8:23 PM
Veronica said…
Thanks Bonnie for stopping by. I always enjoy your blog. Have a blessed Mother's Day! So glad to have "met" you and that we are in this journey with the Lord together😊
May 6, 2016 at 3:38 AM
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