I've had this quote written on a random page that's been stuck in my Bible for almost a month now. And every time I open my Bible, it seems to fall open to this piece of paper. I get so busy and so wrapped up in my own life that often I forget to put a hold on everything and just be. After all we're human 'beings.' Not human 'doings.' Right? Right...? Even today I was frustrated with myself because I don't feel like I'm doing enough. There are still two more weeks until I leave for college... and I literally have almost nothing to do. I've been filling most of my time trying to convince myself that I can paint... and failing. I always forget.
(Another quote on the same piece of paper from the same person... during the same sermon. By the way, my hometown pastor is just the best!)
"We don't have to be ANYTHING but HIS." -Jim Moon
With all the pressure I put on myself, and all the pressure I let others put on me, I never remember. I'm always feeling like a failure. I'm not good at anything. Heck, I don't even know what I should do with my life. But wait... I just have to be His. God's. And really, isn't that the best thing? Ever?!
Put Your hand over my mouth
Help me be quiet for a while
I talk so loud that I can't hear you
I blabber on just like a child
I worry about everything
Even though you know the end
And I can't seem to stop by busy life
Even for you, my closest friend
I want to be still
And know all that you are
I want to be still
And linger in your presence
I want to be still
And listen to your still, small voice
I want to be still
Still
I like to think that I am tough
I can do it on my own
But I end up broken and bleeding
On my face again before your throne
I want to be still
And know all that you are
I want to be still
And linger in your presence
I want to be still
And listen to your still, small voice
I want to be still
Still
I will be still
For you are God
I will be still
For you are holy
I will be still
For I am Yours
-Emily Weed
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