Peace Be Still
Peace Be Still Everything that truly matters about my understanding of God, I didn't learn from a concordance or solely from scriptures. Instead, I learned it during a storm, on the edge of a cliff, when I was so sick that I wasn't sure if I'd survive. I learned about God's love, about the Lord as my shepherd, and about dwelling in the secret place of the Almighty through this crisis, not through successful events, advancements, awards, or accolades. I went through sickness, pain, heartbreak, chaos, trouble, frustration, humiliation, embarrassment, disgrace, depression, and unbearable grief. Everything I ever learned about the Lord came through that storm, in a fight when the odds were stacked against me. The key is to stay steady, not to back down, not to give in, and not to give up. Just stay steady and focus! I like to call storms "toll gates." They're like points where you pay your dues to keep moving forward. Anyone can be steady when there's no ...