Be still and know that I am God... Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)
Ever seen an old car in the junk yard go in the Crusher? The car is pressed, glass breaks, and the body of the car comes out looking flat as a pancake.
Have
you ever felt like that? Have you ever felt as if you were being "pressed"? How about to the point of breaking, like the glass? The "crusher" in your life could be anything... unpaid bills, neglectful spouse, disobedient children, crying baby, laundry pile, messy house... anything that gives you the feeling that there is no way out... that there is no hope… that you need to
do something to get yourself out of the pit. The more overwhelmed you feel, the more you try to do, and the more the crusher falls and s-l-o-w-l-y you feel as though you can no longer breathe. You're ready to break.
Now imagine the Lord's hands in-between you and the Crusher, as a shield protecting you from it pressing you to the point beyond repair. His hands around you, covering you, touching you, preventing the Crusher from completely squeezing you.
That's what the Lord does. His hands shield you. No matter how far behind you are… no matter how hopeless it may seem… no matter how pressed you may feel… the Lord is there. He will protect you from harm. That does
not mean you won't have struggles. That does
not mean you will not be "pressed". It
does mean, however, that the Lord is your shield and protector.
He determines how much pressure will be applied to your life.
He decides how far the Crusher will go.
He is in control. You are in His hands. The more you struggle to get out, the more you fight... the Lord allows the Crusher to slowly squeeze, until
you are willing to just lay there, to "be still", in His hands,
allowing Him to shield you,
letting Him be in control... and just listen to Him.
Pray:
Dear Heavenly Father,
I'm tired of fighting. I'm tired of struggling. I'm willing to listen and "be still". I need You and admit that as things have gotten worse, I may have asked for your guidance, but did not always remain patient in waiting for You to answer. Help me to be still Lord. Calm my fears and give me peace. Thank You for protecting me from being squeezed too much, and thank You for allowing me to be pressed enough to remind me that it isn't me that can make this better, but You, for You are in control. I submit myself to You.
In Jesus' name,
Amen.
© 2004 Amy Verlennich
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