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As Young learned to seek God’s Face, “Be still,
and know that I am God....” (Psalm 46:10), became a life-changing verse for her.
Alternate readings for “Be still” are “Relax,” “Let go,” and “Cease striving”
(NASB). This is an enticing invitation from God to lay down our cares and seek
His Presence (p. xii). This is in keeping with another rendition: “Let be and be
still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted
among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth!”—PSALM 46: 10 AMP.
· According to Young, there is both a passive and an active side [in
the verse] to trusting in God. As one
rests in God’s Presence, focusing on Him, God quietly builds bonds of trust
between the individual and Himself. When an individual’s response to the
circumstances of his or her life are done with affirmations of trust, he or she
actively participates in the process. In both instances, God says, “I am always
with you, so you have no reason to be afraid. Your fear often manifests itself
in excessive planning. Your mind is so accustomed to this pattern of thinking
that you are only now becoming aware of how pervasive it is and how much it
hinders your intimacy with Me. Repent of this tendency and resist it, whenever
you realize you are wandering down this well-worn path. Return to My Presence,
which always awaits you in the present moment. I accept you back with no
condemnation.” (p. 119).
· Young believes that Psalm 46:10 is a timeless truth that is
essential for the well-being of one's soul. In fact, in other words, the Lord
expresses the truth in this way: “As dew refreshes grass and flowers during the stillness
of the night, so My Presence revitalizes you as you sit quietly with Me.” Thus,
“a refreshed, revitalized mind is able to sort out what is important and what
is not.” (p. 258)
(Young, Sarah. Jesus Calling: Enjoying Peace in His Presence. Thomas Nelson. Kindle Edition)
