By Anna Sklar (posted April 28th, 2009 on Living in the Moments)

“Be still and know that I am God.”  Psalm 46:10a

This is one of my favourite verses.  A good friend made a plaque for me and it hangs in my house, reminding me of this verse every time I walk by it.

That same friend was here for a visit a few weeks ago – she filled my heart, and blessed my family.  She made me laugh, she helped me care for my boys, she listened to me, and she reminded me what being still is all about.

Events from the past year have left me with a fatigue I can’t shake and a weariness that doesn’t go away with a little R&R.  I am in search of rest – for my soul.

I’ve been looking in all the wrong places – watching more TV, taking a family vacation, eating out more, and resigning from activities left, right and centre.

I recently finished a book called The Rest of God by Mark Buchanan.  I found what I’ve been searching for – a recipe for true rest.  Simply put it requires listening for God’s voice, soaking in His presence, paying attention to what He’s doing in my life, and enjoying all He’s given me.

As we begin the journey of discovering what it means to be a new creation in Christ, and what that means for our family, it’s good to just be still. It’s good to be quiet before God and listen for His voice before taking even one step.  It’s good to set out at a slow and steady pace, not rushing to the next stop or peeking around the next bend, but instead enjoying our fellow travellers and the scenery that surrounds us.