Still Waters

Have you ever found yourself in a place where your mind is constantly racing and your heart feels overwhelmed? It can be difficult to find peace in those moments, but the Lord offers us a place of rest in the stillness of His presence. In Psalm 23:2, David writes, "He makes me to lie down in green pastures; He leads me beside the still waters."

Just as a shepherd leads his sheep to calm and refreshing waters, our Heavenly Father leads us to a place of peace and rest. We may face trials and challenges in this life, but we can trust in God's faithfulness to guide us through them. As we turn to Him in prayer and seek His presence, He promises to be with us and give us the peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7).

In John 14:27, Jesus tells us, "Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid." The peace that Christ gives is not temporary or fleeting like the peace the world offers. It is a deep, abiding peace that comes from knowing Him and trusting in His promises.

Even in the midst of the storms of life, we can find stillness and rest in God's presence. In Psalm 46:10, the Lord says, "Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!" When we quiet our minds and hearts before Him, we can experience the fullness of His love and grace.

So today, let us find rest in the still waters of God's presence. Let us trust in His faithfulness to guide us through the trials of life, and let us cling to His promises of peace and rest. As we do, we can be assured that He will never leave us nor forsake us (Hebrews 13:5) and that His love for us endures forever (Psalm 136:1).

We pray this song blesses and reenergises you.

• Lyrics

  You have parted the red sea
  You have given water from the rock
  Manna from heaven

  I won't forget all You have done
  No one could love like this
  Your Love is perfect
  It is beautiful

  I don't want the promised land
  Flowing with milk and honey
  
  If Your Presence will not go with me
  All is vanity to me
  All is vanity to me
  Without You

  If Your Presence will not go with me
  I will stay here where I am
  I will stay here where I am with you

  You promised come what may
  You're with me all the way
  I'm riding through the waves
  No more fear, no looking back

  You promised come what may
  You're with me all the way
  I'm riding through the waves
  No more fear, no looking back

  It is okay to rest
  It is okay to rest
  You said it is okay to rest
  It is okay to rest

  Come to the still waters
  Come to the green pastures
  My Presence will go with you
  And I will give you rest

  Come to the still waters
  Come to the green pastures
  My Presence will go with you
  And I will give you rest

  Written and sung by Elina Er