It's often hard in the middle of a difficult situation to know the right thing to do to make the situation right. So often we rush to fix the situation only to make it worse.

I recently had coffee with someone who was going through a very difficult time both at work and personally. He laid out the circumstances that led him into the position he found himself in, and with a very heavy heart looked at me and asked, "What do I do?"

"I am a doer," he continued. "I need to fix this and I just don't know what to do. Should I do __________? Should I do ________? I just don't know."

He paused, quite obviously waiting for me to give an answer.

All I could do was look him and say, "I wish I had the answer for you, but I don't."

We talked for some time more but it wasn't until I got in my car to head back to the church that the words came to me. Be Still. He needed to be still.

“Be still and know that I am God.” Psalm 46:10

Be still and focus on God.

Be still and listen.

The words to this faithful man, desperate to make things right but not sure what to do or how to do it, should have been “Be Still”.

As I turned into the parking lot of the church a new song by Hillary Scott called “Still” played on the Christian radio station.

She sang:

I believe that You were God alone

But sometimes I still try to take control

'Cause I get scared when I can't see the end

And all You want from me is to let go

You're parting waters

Making a rain for me

You're moving mountains that I don't even see

You've answered my prayer before I even speak

All You need for me to be is still

I bring my praise before I bring my need

'Cause there's no fear You've not already seen

I rest my heart on all Your promises

'Cause I have seen and know Your faithfulness

You're parting waters

Making a rain for me

You're moving mountains that I don't even see

You've answered my prayer before I even speak

All You need for me to be is still

And know that You are God

Be still

And know that You, trust that You are parting waters

Lord, You whispered my name

Oh, You answered my prayer

You're moving mountains

You're parting waters

Making a rain for me

You're moving mountains that I don't even see

You've answered my prayer before I even speak

All You need for me to be is still

Be still

When I got into the church I made a call. "Be still," I said to him. "Be still and listen.”

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This Sunday please join us as we begin a new sermon series entitled, "Asking Why". Over the next few weeks leading up to Easter we will look at some commonly asked questions, like "why do bad things happen to good people." This is a great series to bring your friends to.

This Sunday is Communion Sunday.... please come and worship with us!

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Many have been asking about the Knox Convocation this year. Yes, all are welcome! This particular year Amberlea has a connection with four individuals who will be convocating.... Meghan, Lydia, Rob and me!

Save the Date: Wednesday, May 10, 2017, at 7:30 pm

Convocation Hall, University of Toronto.

Let the office know if you would like to attend but need transportation.