Slow down. Sit Still. Be quiet. Rethink.

Sometimes God wants us to slow down, sit still, be quiet and rethink. HE wants us to take time to discover what really matters to HIM.  HE wants us to grow roots deep into the soil of things that truly last.


In my life, it was during the time I had my  Radioactive Iodine Treatment for my Hyperthyroidism.  It was the deepest and lowest time of my life.  It was then that I felt all alone. The treatment calls for isolation.  I was in the hospital alone, no visitors allowed. It was also then that I prayed more, I sang, I cried, I sat thinking about and reevaluating my life. And then God through HIS grace allowed me to experience life's greatest victory.  It was victory to feel God's presence, to see God's provision and to have His peace.  God allowed me to experience Him, who He is and what a mighty God He is to me. 

"Be STILL, and know that I AM GOD: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.  The Lord of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge." Psalm 46:10-11

BE (verb) - to exist or live; to continue as before.

STILL (adj.) - stationary; motionless; quiet; calm; silence.

KNOW (verb) - to perceive or understand as fact or truth

                        - to be aware of.

                        - to be acquainted or familiar with.

                        - to understand from experience or practice.

Personally God is telling me to "live quietly, in silence for you, Lizley Joy is aware and you understand from experience that Christ Jesus our LORD, He is GOD....therefore, do not fear."


I rest in Thee oh my Lord...