Be Still

Greetings to all dear mothers and sisters,

I'm writing to you today with a heart full of warmth. I want to share a recent experience: after undergoing cataract surgery, I could write this message without my glasses. The surgery was swift and impressive, a testament to human ingenuity and the wonders of modern medicine. It made me reflect on the wisdom granted to doctors and the gratitude we should feel for God's blessings. I even found myself praying for the doctor's well-being and soul, as I believe we should pray for those who haven't found Christ.

Now, let's dive into the main message I want to share during these dynamic times: "Be still and know that I am God." Our world is fast-paced, and patience is a virtue we often lack. Impatience surrounds us, from expecting immediate results to instant food and even instant sickness. This hurried mentality affects young people who rush into jobs, marriages, and more without waiting for the Lord's timing. But there's hope in repentance, as our merciful Lord can restore us.

Patience is vital. It's God's will that we wait calmly without irritation, frustration, or anger. If we follow the Bible's advice to wait on the Lord, He will equip us to endure difficulties and delays with composure. Through this, we can find the peace to accept His plans for us.

Dear mothers, patience is particularly crucial for us. We must be patient with our children, spouses, relatives, and those who hold authority over us. Persevering in prayer will help us trust God's superior plans over our short-sighted ones. Being still requires patience, offering stability to bear the inevitable pains we experience.

Waiting on the Lord allows us to witness His work in our lives. If we desire to see God's actions, we must be still and wait patiently before Him. In times of distress, Psalms 46:10 resonates: "Be still and know that I am God." This verse guided me through struggles in raising our children. In moments of limited resources, we turned to our heavenly Father in prayer, yielding to His ways. This stillness is patience in action, and it's rewarded.

The best gift we can give our children is the treasure of patience and faith. 

To be still is to be patient. Faith combined with patience leads to promises fulfilled (Hebrews 6:12). These virtues guide us through life's challenges. The best gift we can give our children is the treasure of patience and faith. As Ralph Waldo Emerson wisely said, "Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience." We must pray for them earnestly, as technology tempts them to run after the world. Let's walk beside them in faithful prayer, embracing stillness in every situation.

With love and patience,

With love and patience, 

Rani Dhanraj