Spiritual Discipline

From: Ambassadors For Christ International - John North

Psalm 46:10 "Be still and know that I am God."

Give God some still time! If this is going to happen, you are going to have to allocate time for it. You will not naturally just find yourself giving time to meditation on the things of God. But once you begin, you will find it to be one of the most important activities in your life.

Most people in almost any sphere of activity take time out just for thinking deeply about their lives and work. The Lord is calling us to apply this same discipline to our spiritual lives. It is sometimes difficult to take time to simply be quiet with God and His word. Not necessarily praying so much as listening and thinking about God and what He is putting on our hearts and minds.

When you first try this discipline you might struggle a bit. But keep at it and remember what the Psalmist said, "Behind and before You encircle me and rest Your hand upon me." (Psalm 139:5)