Be Still

I wrote this for a friend awhile back. But the actual intent of it is not meant as a plea for a friend but for oneself, as the verse in Psalm 42 signifies. When we are cast down we should preach to ourselves that we may focus on God more than the troubles that surrounds. No matter what issues we deal with, there is always hope in God. For a good study on this read Richard Sibbes book The Souls Conflict which is based on Psalm 42:5

Psalm 42:5 "Why art thou cast down,
O my soul? and why art thou disquieted
in me? hope thou in God:"

Psalm 46:10 "Be still, and know that I am God"

Fearful soul, sore afraid,
For the darkness rules the day,
Full of passion I thus pray.
restless soul, peace be still

The dark shadows round you creep,
Enemies your presence keep,
This in prayer I will repeat.
restless soul, peace be still

When you stop to count the cost,
It's too much and faith seems lost,
My hearts yearns to the uttermost.
restless soul, peace be still

Loved ones fail time and again,
Your heart cries in immense pain,
I still implore with this my end.
restless soul, peace be still

Oft it seems all are gone,
You feel left to walk alone,
This I plead before His throne.
restless soul, peace be still

Into the dark the path may lead,
And all alone in desperate need,
If tears were words mine would read.
restless soul, peace be still

Losing all the strength to stand,
None around to take your hand,
Still you hear the Lord command.
restless soul, peace be still

Trust Him for His word is sure.
Trust Him for His way is pure.
Though His presence seems obscure.
restless soul, peace be still

The Lord promised good for you,
And what He says He will do.
He will lead you safely through.
restless soul, peace be still

He is Faithful, all the time,
To His words your ear incline,
"I am yours and you are mine
restless soul, peace be still"