Can You Sit Still with God?

Have you ever considered what a writer would do if they couldn’t write? What about a teacher who can no longer teach? Or, have you thought about anyone else whose activities in life represented who they were and it suddenly came to an end?

If you were suddenly paralyzed from the neck down, could you still be you or are you only defined by what you do?

A friend asked me a similar question about resting in God. She wanted to know if I could live in peace without any activity.

I had to ask myself if I would be okay just being me regardless of the activities I’m invested in. I had to question if I would still be at peace, if I couldn’t do the things I do. I found my thoughts revealing and even considered how difficult stillness would be for the typical man who finds his relationships surrounded by activity.

I have a friend who always has to pencil time for me into his schedule. He lacks any margin in his life for drop-in opportunities. I on the other hand, seem to have plenty of opportunities for people, but far less time to manage the up keep of my home.

Some people find their lives so hectic that they have no time for God. Or, they only want to spend time with him in an activity. They find it difficult to just sit still with Him and not say a word. Just sitting in peace; not praying, not listening, and not reading His word. Just being with Him.

I once thought time with God was a commitment. Then I learned it was a relationship of two committed people. Later I learned that it was rewarding to spend time with Him. And most recently, I learned that He has it all under control and all I have to do is sit with Him.

Oh, don’t be concerned for me wasting away my life, as I’m definitely an active person. In all reality, sitting still with God is of great value. Besides, the day will come when I will enter His courts with thanksgiving in my heart and I’ll want to make sure I can pick Him out in a crowd and run up to Him for a big hug. Although, I’m confident He will see me first and run up to greet me with a bigger hug than I can imagine.

Ya know, I think I’m going to end this blog and sit a spell with Him for a bit.