Psalm 46:10

Be still and know that I am God. 

How many times in my life have I discovered just this? 

One time it was while I was walking through the snow just after a calm and beautiful snowfall. 

Another, as I was driving on a peaceful road with no other vehicles around and the sun’s rays just burst through the clouds to shine down onto the road ahead.

Sometimes it was sitting on my deck on a warm day, looking out at the field with the horses.

Other times it was enjoying time with my family and pets, playing games, sharing a meal, or watching TV or a movie.

But then there were the more difficult times.

Like when I found myself, lying on the cold bathroom floor, heaving sobs and feeling desolate.

Or the times I sat in my vehicle, trying hard to find a reason to continue to live on this world, and not drive away into oblivion.

And sometimes when I contemplated the existence of anything beyond humanity, or why we are here and what it all means; if it even is supposed to mean anything.

It was during those challenging times when I felt alone , desperate and defeated that a warm feeling slowly surrounded me and I started to feel peace. My anxiety or sorrow or despair was calmed like a blanket wrapped around my shoulders to comfort me, and I suddenly felt safe and watched over.

I became still…and then I knew God was with me. 

He is with me in my joy. He is with me in my sorrow. He is with me even in my anger. 

He is with me always even when I might turn away from Him. 

These are some of the instances I have found myself in and it is indescribable how I just know that God is with me. 

“Be still and know that I am God.”