Be Still And Know

Psalm 25:4 NLT 'Show me the right path, O Lord; point out the road for me to follow.' I’ve wondered many times what it is I’m here on this earth to do. When younger, I was anxious to realise my potential, assuming there was a particular path I must pursue. I never satisfied this inner demand that I find my calling. I had a low boredom threshold, so once I had accomplished something, I’d want to move on to something new. It is useful to get to know oneself, since we’re all wired differently and realising our potential in serving God is directly related to our character. I thrive on change. However, I recognised I must deal with this insistent voice that told me my life added up to very little. Here I had the first great revelation since my conversion. God was interested in me, far more than in anything I did. It initially felt uncomfortable since it flew in the face of all I’d assumed about God’s purpose. God’s way was simple. It was to get to know him better. So I became a better human being, available to ser