Be Still and Know....

I know that some believe that God spoke these word's to the nations in order to convince them to cease war. I believe that He spoke these word's to the every day follower. I believe He spoke these words to ME!
Be Still- cease from worry, and anxiety. This does not just mean to cease in action. It is the controlling of the worry of your mind. The wandering thoughts of doubt and fear. The lack of faith that God is truly in control. I believe God created the need for sleep to give us those few hours to completely, without reservation rely on Him. It's the waking hours that we have a need to be still. The original translation properly means to cast down; to let fall; to let hang down; then, to be relaxed, slackened, especially the hands: It is also employed in the sense of not making an effort; not putting forth exertion; and then would express the idea of leaving matters with God, or of being without anxiety about the issue. Hmmmmm, ponder that. In my reflection of all this I see myself clearly in sin. I get frustrated when I don't know all of the elements of a certain situation or when things are clearly out of my control. I often find myself worrying about things I know I cannot change or protect my family from. Why is that? Is it a lack of faith, a bit of self reliance, or simple deception? Another verse I cling tight to when I see myself falling into the depth of this crafty lie is Exodus 14:14 The Lord will fight for you, you need only to be still. Again, a reminder from our faithful God "I got this".
Now, unpacking the second part of that verse brings on more humility. ......KNOW that I AM GOD. Acknowledge that he is God, a sovereign being that does whatever he pleases; that he is omnipotent, able to help me in any or every situation; that he is unchangeable in his nature, purposes, promises, and covenant; that he is omniscient, knows my innermost being, my troubles, and my worries, and how and where to hide them till the storm is over; that he is the only God, the only creator and does all things after the counsel of his own will, and makes all things work together for good for me.
Why then do I doubt? Why do I worry? Why do I wonder if things will work out? Because I am a sinner, one who doubts, one who worries and wonders. I fall into the trap of my enemy and believe his lies from time to time that I am not resting in the palm of my Father's hand....simply able to BE STILL. So, today-I am there, being still.