Tiffany and I were talking on Saturday night about how quickly last week flew by. With preparing for the new schedule at church/the Fall getting in full-swing, school, and soccer-and trying to work through more boxes at home-the week came and went in what seemed like the blink of an eye. There were moments in the office and at home (Thursday and Saturday) outside of my regular quiet time where I intentionally took the opportunity to do as Psalm 46:10 instructs: "Be still, and know that I am God". In an ever-changing world, with cities that "never sleep", having the consistent discipline of stopping and being still before our King can be a challenge. To be honest, I believe it had been 3-4 weeks since I had intentionally stopped to simply be still and know that He is God and is in control-and to thank Him for that fact.

I encourage you this week to schedule time to do just that...to be still AND know that He is God. He loves you and wants you to engage Him in relationship on a moment-by-moment, day-by-day basis. If that takes place at home, in the office, on your back porch, or in your car for a short period of time before you begin driving, simply be still and know Him. In doing so, the Holy Spirit will refresh your heart, life, and vision for the moments that await.