Hush and Maybe You Will Hear from God

by Marijo Phelps⁽¹⁹⁹⁾ Red Star

When I was very young, I was shy, then came the talkative years. I remember older family members asking me to "be quiet", "be still" – yes I was a wiggler too. Sometime in my adult life reading God's Word I came across "be still and know that I am God". OK, it is beginning to sink in. When I close my mouth and focus on another perhaps I can actually learn something.

Daughter, my peace I speak unto you. My Son lives in you and he reigns in your heart. Allow Him to meet your every need. Quiet your spirit before me and look to my Word. The Holy Spirit shall teach and guide you through the written living pages. Be still and KNOW that I am God.

In 1 Peter 3:4 we are told of something which is precious in the sight of God, the "hidden person of the heart" with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God. I don't know about you but to me this looks like something to seek and go after, quietly, of course. Who wouldn't like to have qualities that are precious in the sight of God?

Isaiah 30:15 quotes God saying "In returning and rest you shall be saved; In quietness and confidence shall be your strength." But you would not…. I definitely do not want to be in the group that "would not."

Isaiah 32:17 explains a bit about "the work of righteousness" saying it will be peace and the effect of righteousness, quietness and assurance forever. What incredible promises. I hope to make those mine.

Prayer: Ah, Lord Jesus, please let it not be said of me that I "would not" (Isa 30:15) May I learn from that still, small voice when to speak and when to rest in you. Please help me to "tune in" and hear and listen. AMEN

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Article submitted Thursday, July 22, 2010 & read 142 times.

Marijo Phelps,saved by Jesus grace in 1974, from 9 years atheism into His loving arms. She is wanting to spread the good news about His redemptive plan for our lives through written media. Her name is pronounced Mary Jo. She was an RN for 23+ years, missionary with YWAM,statistical analyst for Every Home for Christ 9 years. Her first poem published when she was four years old. (her mom had much to do with that!) She has been writing ever since.

Her new blog can be found: http://myincrediblelord.blogspot.com

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» left by Teresa^(1,655) (1 year 199 days ago.)

Hi Marijo, Great devotional - those words jump out at me, "But you would not".... this kinda fits with my most recent thoughts and post of yesterday. "If you are willing". For at least a little while, things have calmed. I am hoping to write at least once if not twice a week. All is well, Cut Above is in the hands of Sunken Media for story-boarding - cuts, additions, whatever. When it comes back my way, I will be on the go again. I am enjoying this breather :- ) Hugs! T
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» left by Marijo Phelps⁽¹⁹⁹⁾ (1 year 197 days ago.)

So is there a contract? I will get to read and write more this week - company gone until august and we are back from our mini vacation with 7 loads of wash (tent camping)....am praying about writing one that is a tear jerker but not sure yet....

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