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It’s an interesting phrase. We teach it to our children quite young. When they are impatiently waiting for something children are often quite noisy and wiggly. “Be still!” Mothers will proclaim in an attempt to quiet a child who needs patience. As a grown up it’s a darn sight more difficult. In our own journey, in our own life when do we know when to just be still? The past year has been a trial. There has been learning, there have been ups and downs but a trial just the same. As Alabama Sunshine attempted to purchase a new building that would allow us to triple our capacity we met road block after road block. Now when you keep running into road blocks you begin to question yourself. After a while this is very frustrating. Now I was taught as a child to NEVER, I mean not ever to pray for patience. You see, if you pray for patience you may be sent all manner of unpleasant lessons to help you learn it. So I will admit at some point about June or July, a good 9 months into an attempted purchase of a building, to screaming “Did I accidentally pray for patience??? I mean REALLY?!?!” The past few months have not been my finest moments. I am tired, and I show it. I know I show it, because everyone in Wal-Mart tells me. “Honey you look plum worn out.” Thank you, random woman in the bread isle for removing all doubt that I am a mess. So, at some point I decided to stop worrying about the building and the move. I went about my day and just did the task in front of me. People would ask if we had given up on moving…. “well, no but I can’t control a process that has nothing to do with me so I am not sure when that will happen”. I was tired. I had fought and struggled until I had nothing left. So one night I promised I would just Be Still. Now that was hard. It was a point of surrender. After a few weeks though, it was freeing. I can’t say the exact time I felt the weight of the future lift off my shoulders but slowly it did. I imagine I should have used this tactic in many others areas in my life before but it takes us a while to find our way sometimes. We were fortunate enough to close on a new building 2 weeks ago and we have begun work! It’s not in the time frame I wanted but I have learned I can’t control everything and I gained a great deal of peace by being still. I hope I can use this experience the next time I am encountering a situation that is literally bringing me to the edge of my sanity. I also hope this speaks to you today. Whatever situation you may find yourself in today I hope you can find peace. As we enter this holiday season remember to take time to just be still. “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth”~Psalm 46:10
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Nell Head
11/17/2017 12:18:08 pm
Good luck on your new building renovation. Just "be still". Thanks for the blog!
Ruben Garcia
11/7/2025 05:12:21 pm
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As Alabama Sunshine attempted to purchase a new building that would allow us to triple our capacity we met road block after road block. I’m so thankful for your helpful post! 6/15/2023 04:05:22 am
I love that verse. We must be still and know that our God is great and that nothing is impossible to Him. 10/24/2023 01:20:11 pm
As Alabama Daylight endeavored to buy another structure that would permit us to significantly increase our ability we met road obstruction after barricade. Presently when you continue to run into barriers you start to second guess yourself. 11/7/2023 09:25:21 am
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Be still. There has been learning, there have been ups and downs but a trial just the same. 3/25/2024 08:32:46 am
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Your reflection beautifully captures the universal struggle with patience, surrender, and the search for peace amidst chaos. The phrase "be still" may seem simple when we teach it to children, but as adults, we realize how much deeper it resonates when life throws trials our way. Your journey with Alabama Sunshine and the building purchase is a powerful example of how, sometimes, persistence and fighting for control can leave us worn out. It's only when we surrender, allowing ourselves to be still, that peace can slowly seep in. 9/12/2024 08:44:13 am
That's a thoughtful reflection on the phrase "Be still." It's interesting to consider how the meaning and significance of this phrase can change as we grow older. 9/13/2024 09:24:45 am
Thank you for sharing your journey and encouraging others to find peace in their own situations by embracing stillness. 9/23/2024 02:14:03 pm
This is exactly the kind of content I’ve been looking for! It’s rare to find a post that not only educates but also leaves you feeling uplifted and inspired. The way you approached the subject shows real insight and understanding. Please keep writing more of these thoughtful, insightful posts—I'm already excited for the next one! 10/23/2024 03:21:22 pm
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The past year has been very challenging for me. The beauty of stillness taught so many values in life. 1/22/2025 01:38:23 pm
This reflection beautifully captures the struggle and eventual peace that comes with learning to let go of control and embrace patience. The story of Alabama Sunshine’s journey toward securing a new building highlights the real emotional toll of persistence in the face of constant obstacles. It also demonstrates the profound power of surrender—not as giving up, but as trusting the process and allowing things to unfold in their own time. 1/28/2025 10:00:51 pm
There's a beauty in waiting. Let's trust the process. 🙏 2/12/2025 11:00:42 am
"Be still"... it's such a simple phrase we learn as kids, usually when we're squirmy and impatient. But as adults, "being still" becomes so much more complex. How do we know when to just stop, breathe, and be present? This past year has definitely been a test, full of lessons and highs and lows. It makes you think about what "being still" really means, doesn't it? 2/17/2025 08:34:35 pm
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There has been learning, there have been ups and downs but a trial just the same.
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There has been learning, there have been ups and downs but a trial just the same. 9/19/2025 02:14:40 pm
What a heartfelt reflection! I love how you shared the journey of learning to just be still—it really resonates. Your story reminds me that so much of life is about letting go of what we can’t control and focusing on the tasks right in front of us. It’s inspiring to see how surrendering brought you peace and ultimately led to the successful purchase of your new building. Thank you for sharing this encouragement—it’s a great reminder for all of us to pause and trust the process.
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Jennifer Sanchez
10/15/2025 12:36:25 am
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The last 12 months have been difficult. Despite the ups and downs, there has been learning and a trial nonetheless.
Ruben Garcia
11/7/2025 05:13:05 pm
I promised Dr Kala to share to the entire public if he could help me to get my ex wife back which prompted me to write this beautiful testimony for the amazing things Dr Kala did for me by getting my ex wife back to me after she filed for a divorce. I love my wife so much and i could not accept the fact that i am loosing her, so i went into research to get some tips on how i could get my wife back and i saw a comment on one of the forum, a lady testifying how she was able to get her ex back by reaching out to Dr Kala and i also contact Dr Kala on email and explain my problem to him and he helped me to get my wife back within 2days and my wife canceled the divorce and return back to me, promising me that she will never leave me again and also beg me to forgive her for the pains she must have caused me which i joyfully forgive her and right now i am enjoying my marriage and all thanks to Dr Kala the great spell caster who is capable of bringing back your ex lover and putting an end to your divorced marriage and restoring broken relationship. You can as well reach out to Dr Kala on email: [email protected] or WhatsApp +2347051705853
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11/25/2025 10:48:04 pm
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