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Being still and knowing God

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Being still and knowing God.  They are tied together.  How do I know?  Because of this Scripture:  "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10 So if we quiet ourselves, actually sit still for a bit, we can get to know God. The verse does not say:  Be anxious and know that I am God Be worried and know that I am God Be busy and know that I am God Be reasoning and know that I am God No.   Be still  and know that I am God. Ahhhh.  I relax just writing these word. Is it hard for you to be still?  I get it.  Life happens.   But how much of our doing and busyness can we say no to?  Do we bring it on ourselves? Habits are formed over time.  We actually condition ourselves unknowingly when we repeatedly act a certain way a lot.  This includes busyness. There are those who cannot stand any silence in their lives.  Something is always blaring noise their way - the car radio, music, phone notifications, TV, streaming, talking, etc., etc. Why does silence frighten us?  What demons may