Psalm 46:10 – Be Still, and know that I am God.
Slow down. Rest. Breathe. In a world that seems to be continually moving at a faster rate, finding time to be still is more difficult and often feels impossible. We seem always to be moving – work, school, volunteering, church, errands. This pace keeps us from finding rest in God.
Even when we’re not physically moving, our minds tend to take over and ruminate on what has been left undone or what needs to be done. We are either spending our energy on what was or what will be, leaving us in a constant struggle to find a place of being present in the now.
Our heavenly Father knows all about these temptations, and he offers this encouragement to you: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). In other words, “Enough. Stop. Come, and be with me.” He is inviting you to live in the present moment with him. This is our place to release our cares and concerns and walk in the peace that is given us through Jesus.
Remember that in Jesus we have been set free. We need not strive for acceptance or struggle to be “good enough.” Jesus became Immanuel, “God with us.” Jesus carried the guilt of our sins to the cross, including the sins of worry and busyness that hinder us from fully receiving God’s love. By faith in Jesus, we are restored to a holy relationship with our Father, the God who loves us, provides for us, and is himself our rest.
We are a new creation, loved and treasured by our heavenly Father – who desires for us to spend our days not in worry and hurry but with him, being still, soaking in his love and finding rest in him.
by Kristin Schultz
Hospitalized/Health Concerns:
Hospitalized/Health Concerns:
– For Lyndon Luke, Lisa Jungers, the stepmom of Tara Wernimont, Liam Kiefer, a former Wee Care student, Stephanie Wellik (Dean & Janice Wellik’s daughter-in-law), and Naomi Wagenknecht (Pastor Nick’s grandmother).
– For our members in Care Centers: Arlene Hanken (Madonna Summit in Byron), John & Bertha Maloney (Stewartville Care Center), Ardell DeBough (Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield), Gary Boyum (Chosen Valley Care Center in Chatfield), and Don Ellinghuysen (Meadow Lakes Assisted Living).
Liam Kiefer – Please make the following update to the prayer list regarding Liam Kiefer, former Wee Care student: Prayers of thanksgiving and continued health for Liam Kiefer, who has been on our prayer list for over several years. After 3 years, 3 months and 13 days. Liam has completed his treatment for Leukemia. He will go back monthly for follow up. The Kiefer family is very thankful for the prayers and support of our congregation.
Peace Hana – I pray for the guide from to know whether my wishes is from our GOD or from my bad traits. I pray in the name of Jesus Christ and I give great thanks to our GOD and our SAVIOR. Amen
Norm Vehrenkamp – in hospital with heath issues.
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