Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3: 5-6
I love massages. They are one of the few things that I do for myself on a consistent basis. I’m able to afford this vice thanks to Groupon, Living Social, and a few annual sales. Anyone who knows me knows that my life motto is “ball on a budget” and I’m grateful that the good Lord sees fit to provide me these budget friendly opportunities.
The other day, while on the massage table, it hit me like a ton of bricks: “Be still and know that I am God.” After nearly a year of seeing my massage therapist, he knows my stress points, areas of tension, and what amount of pressure to apply to which area of my body. I don’t tell my massage therapist what to do. I simply lie on the table. He moves my arms when it’s time to move them. He moves my legs when it’s time to move them. He kneads my back and stretches my muscles without any prompting from me. And he merely taps me on the shoulder once when it is time to turn over.
So why is it that I can fully trust this man whom I’ve known for less than a year to do what’s best for me and work out the kinks in my body, yet whenever my Heavenly Father wants me to move a certain way, I tend to put up a fight? Ouch! It was a really painful thought y’all – totally disturbed my massage vibe, and even now, I still say ouch. How dare I trust a human to do what’s right for me, and be a willing, silent partner in my massage therapist’s work, while I struggle daily to trust the work the Lord is doing in my life?!?
God knows me. He knows you. He created us. He needs neither our direction nor our assistance. When He says it is time to move, move knowing that He will never steer you wrong. When He says it’s time to hold your tongue even though you want to protest your rights, hold it. When He says it’s time to move halfway across the country leaving the city and people that you love, obey. When He says it’s time to forgive those who have hurt you and be nice to them, let the wrong go and be a blessing. Being still is being obedient, and trusting God to act on your behalf — only making a move when He directs you to do so.
Be a willing participant in the work God is doing in your life. Don’t fight it. Don’t argue. Don’t try to go your own way. Annnnd, pretty please, don’t run from it! Like me on that massage table, be still and know that He is God.
Reflection
What has the Lord asked you to do that you don’t want to do? What situation in your life do you want to lead and control regardless of God’s view on the matter? What’s stopping you from fully trusting that His way is the right way? What’s one step you can take today that will put you on the path of obedience in that matter?
Prayer
Lord, thank You for loving me enough to design good plans for my life. Forgive me for thinking that I know best when You’re the all-powerful, and all-knowing One who created me. Prevent me from taking charge. Help me to surrender to You and obey the promptings that You reveal to me. In Jesus’ name I pray, amen.
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