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For less than two pennies a day The Secret Place renews your faith, invigorates your spirit, and strengthens your relationship with God.

Each daily devotion in this quarterly magazine includes a Scripture passage, an original meditation, and a brief prayer. Written by Christian writers from across the nation, these meditations share comfort and inspiration found in life’s everyday details. This combination of Scriptural and personal insight provides both a timeless and timely perspective for contemplative meditation that draws you closer to God in your daily walk as a Christian.

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Monday, January 23

Job 37:14-24

Be Still and Know

THOUGHT FOR TODAY: “Be still, and know that I am God! I am exalted among the nations, I am exalted in the earth!” Psalm 46:10

Somewhere along the way, I forgot how to be still. Having six children, and then entering the work force, I stayed active from morning until night, sometimes not sitting down all day. I even multitasked in the shower! Overloaded and overwhelmed, consumed with my responsibilities, I ignored God’s directives to be still and consider his wondrous works.

A dear Christian friend patiently asked me to slow down. At last, I heeded her advice. At first, I actually needed to set the kitchen timer for thirty minutes to make myself sit still. I sat on my deck in the early evenings, watching the clouds float by, listening to the birds. During those times, my soul became quiet and still; I communed with God in my heart and mind. Like the sun bursting from behind the clouds, joy burst into my heart. I experienced renewed peace as I took time to talk with God.

Now I have a renewed appreciation for who God is: the Creator of the Universe and the lover of my soul. I believe God is truly pleased when I practice this Scripture: be still and know him.

PRAYER: Loving Creator, I stand in awe of who you are and your mighty creation. Help me to be still and truly know that you are God. Be exalted in my life; through Christ the Lord. Amen.

Rose Chandler Johnson—Martinez, Georgia

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