Being Still When Craziness Prevails

Posted September 25th, 2009 by MamaArcher 2 Comments »

Blogging has been sparse this past week.  We have had another birthday in our house.  We have company coming.  We will have our company for a few weeks, longer than ever before.  We are in full swing with schooling which will most likely be taking a back seat during that time.  Even with limiting our school schedule, our children are involved in many activities that will continue to keep us on the go.  We also decided to remodel our main bathroom.  The announcement of visitors always tends to put more projects on one’s plate.  The bathroom is almost completed.  The ceiling and cabinet doors still need to be painted.  The tile floor still needs to be put in.  The mirrors, new lights, and small cabinet curtains need to be hung. Then a little caulk here and there then we are finished.  The onset of winter is quickly approaching.  There is snow on the mountain tops right outside my window which means the snow gear needs to be found and readied to use soon.  We are also dealing with one vehicle that has needed to be towed three times in the last several weeks!  I have been dealing with some medical issues needing blood work done the past two weeks.  Things looked a little odd the first week and then normal the second week which most likely means nothing will be done and I will continue to “just deal with” the constant symptoms.  There has also been some disheartening news concerning hubby’s upcoming deployment that has brought some stress to my heart.

All that to say…..

Life, at times, seems to move at a pace that is a little too fast for my liking.  Understatement of the day, right?   Have you ever felt that way?  It is in times like these that God calls to mind the following verse.

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

When I find things overwhelming I am even more thankful for the indwelling Spirit. The Spirit calms me, reminds me, and calls me to remember. Where is my hope?  Where is my trust?  Who is my refuge?  What kind of God do I serve, love, and surrender?  When one is still; simply resting in the knowledge of WHO God is, there is a peace that surpasses all understanding even in the midst of stress, chaos, or turmoil.

Where is your hope, trust, and faith?

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2 Responses to “Being Still When Craziness Prevails”
  1. Korin Says:
    September 25th, 2009 at 7:49 am

    Thanks friend, I needed this today.

  2. Ruby Says:
    September 25th, 2009 at 1:07 pm

    Thanks for pointing my focus to the Lord, Kristine.

    You are certainly very busy. It is not good to hear that you are unwell. I trust this will work out in time. The bathroom project, though I’m sure it’s lots of work, will give you a lift when finished!
    So, I hope you have a wonderful time with your visitors. It can be stressful but you will turn it round and make it a blessing I am sure!
    When you say deployment, Is your husband going to be away for an extended period of time?
    May God take all your needs and deal with them for your good and his glory!!
    Ruby

    P.S. Many happy returns to the special birthday girl!
    .-= Ruby´s last blog ..Spring Break =-.