"Be Still"

Imagine that time when you were younger and sitting in the doctor's office. The doctor has his/her back to you as they prep the needle he/she is about to stick into your arm as a vaccination. "Be still," they tell you. "It may be uncomfortable." "It'll just hurt for a second." And it does... but you trust the doctor and sit still. And eventually, you got better. The pain seemed to subside and now you're stronger for it.

Similar scenarios happen all the time even now, even though we're grown. An unexpected event happens and we stress. "Be still," God tells us as we continue to squirm because it is uncomfortable and it hurts. 

Ephesians 6:10-12
10 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord, and in the power of his might.

11 Put on the whole armour of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.

12 For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Some of these seasons are long, and longer for others. Take heart, pray & trust God. Be still. Spiritual warfare exists but our God is the God who conquered death. That is where our victory is found. Not in the lies or temptations Satan tosses your way. I don't know what you may be enduring, but I'm struggling too. I'm bitter, stressed and depressed. Through Christ, however, I find peace in knowing that He, too, was betrayed, and that I am worthy of love. Although I'm not a finished product, my sorrow will turn into endless joy. My tears will soon turn to dancing. 

Just like the doctor told the 6-year-old version of me... Be still... Slow down and look to Christ for strength. A heavy amount of peace is found in the midst of God's strength.