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R Meadow's avatar

One of my favorite verses. Great post!

Chris Craft's avatar

Thanks so much, Rosie!🌻

Good News Society's avatar

A lovely article indeed, "Be still."

Two simple words. One powerful invitation.

Many of us pray for direction while filling every quiet space with activity. Discernment grows where there is room to listen.

Thank you Chris!

Chris Craft's avatar

You are most welcome. Wonderful to meet you. Blessings on your Substack and your ministry! 🏵️

Good News Society's avatar

That means so much! Will be looking forward to what you publish next.

Chris Craft's avatar

Thank you I look forward to reading your work as well! 😊

Florence Acosta's avatar

This is a beautiful reminder to pause and let go of our need for control. Be still and know.🩷

Laura Elliott's avatar

But God…I love how God likes to shake up our lives so that we walk even closer with Him. Those are exciting times and really show us His love for us. Thank you for sharing this beautiful story. Keeping you and your hubby in my prayers 🙏🏻😇

Chris Craft's avatar

Thanks so much, Laura. God goes to such great lengths to get our attention, doesn't He? And it's always to draw us closer to His heart! Thanks for your prayers. Much appreciated, my friend.🌸

Chris Craft's avatar

Thanks Kim--it's actually been a blessing. I've had to sit a lot, for the last three months, so I've used that time to write. God has really used this down time to clearly show me the path He wants me to follow. He is so good! ☘️🏵️

Susan Elizabeth Ball's avatar

This is a beautiful post, Chris. I wonder how often God has to tell me something before I really hear it.

Chris Craft's avatar

Thanks so much, Susan. Let's be thankful that God is who He is. As I wrote, He'll keep repeating Himself over and over again, and even when we miss His warnings, He still lavishes us with tender mercies. We are so blessed. 🏵️

Grace Beyond Scars By Sharon's avatar

Coming back with a testimony

Patty Bee's avatar

This is beautiful. Your faith is beautiful. 🩷

Chris Craft's avatar

So glad you enjoyed the post, Patty. Blessings to you 🏵️

Ana Murby's avatar

I’m feeling this right now. I am feeling a shift in my life and it’s going to require me to be still and know. Thank you for this!

Chris Craft's avatar

You're welcome, Ana. Blessings! 🌻

Grace Beyond Scars By Sharon's avatar

You know you just spoke to as I sit here with an almost empty pantry and no idea of where my next income will come from. I'm still. Thank for hearing God in his stillness. All I know is he will never forget his own and his children will never beg for bread. Praying that you experience abundance like never before as you continue to be STILL.

Chris Craft's avatar

Praying for you, my friend. He will supply all your needs through Christ Jesus. 💜

Grace Beyond Scars By Sharon's avatar

Amen and Amen

Kim Smyth's avatar

This definitely resonated with , me because my word for the year is STILL!

So to se this post, meant that maybe this message was for me as well.

Not that I'm as busy as you. Not that I'm even as spiritual as you. I feel like God lined things up so we could be right where we are, but maybe my desire to serve as much and as soon as possible might be hindered by my ongoing health issues, so He might be saying to me to Be Still and let Him do the heavy lifting… I don't know. 🙏

Kim Smyth's avatar

Thank you, Chris, I will. 🤗

I’m sorry about your ankle. Been there done that. No fun!

Chris Craft's avatar

Just keep listening, Kim. He hears you and He knows the desires of your heart. I don't know what your health issues are, my friend, but I've been on disability for seven months, first for depression and then because I broke my ankle. My Substack was created and built during my health struggles. God may be building your testimony, Kim, so that you can minister to others. His timing and His plans are perfect. Just keep knocking and listening for His voice. Bless you. 🏵️

Yuvika Iyer's avatar

Wow! This is such a beautiful article, Chris...i believe God is always talking (or whispering) to us to show us the way...it is us who have to be still so we can listen 🩵

Chris Craft's avatar

Absolutely true, Yuvika. Thank you for your kind words. Bless you. 🏵️