Tim Hetzner, President of Lutheran Church Charities, who normally writes the daily devotions, is out of the country right now leading a Biblical Study tour in the Middle East. While he is out, he has asked Pete Imlah on the LCC staff to cover for him. Pete is Director of Mission and Outreach at LCC.

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Be Still

"Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth."
Psalm 46:10

Do you ever wonder if God really hears your prayers? If so, you're in good company: lots of very faithful followers of Christ have wondered the same thing. In fact, some of the biggest heroes in the Bible had their doubts - and so, perhaps, will you. But when you have your doubts, remember this: God isn't on vacation, and He hasn't moved out of town. God isn't taking a coffee break, and He isn't taking a nap on the couch. He is right here, right now, listening to your thoughts and prayers, watching over your every move.

The comforting words of Psalm 46:10 remind us to "Be still, and know that I am God." When we do so, we are comforted by the certain knowledge that God is not far away… and He isn't even nearby. He is, quite literally, here.

Sometimes, you will allow yourself to become very busy, and that's when you may be tempted to ignore God. But, when you quiet yourself long enough to acknowledge that God is right here, He will touch your heart and restore your spirit. By the way, He's ready to talk right now. Are you?

Prayer
Dear Heavenly Father, You are my Shepherd. You care for me; You comfort me; You watch over me; and You have rescued my soul. I thank and praise You for Your glorious works, for Your protection, and for Your love. Help me to be still in You and to trust in You. I pray this in Jesus' Name. Amen