Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” This is my all time favorite Bible verse. It reminds me that in the midst of chaos and confusion, God is still God. He doesn’t change. He is still in control. Today this verse blesses me again and it fills my heart and my mind.

As I write this post, I hear birds chirping in the background, the waves crashing against the reef and the palm trees rustling in the wind. I feel the gentle ocean breeze ever so slightly swing my hammock. I have no agenda, no friends, no family, no laptop, no WiFi with me and work is no where remotely close to my mind. In this moment, right now, I don’t have a care in the world. My mind is blank. I have no cares, no concerns, no insistent need for answers, no need for clarification or direction. Right now, I am just filled with awe and wonder at the magnificence of God’s creation, and humbled with gratitude that He would give me an opportunity to witness this.

I woke up this morning still unable to process the fact that I was in Fiji. Yes, FIJI!!!!!!!! Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine coming to a paradise such as this. Heck, it wasn’t even on my bucket list. As I say that I am reminded of Ephesians 3:20 where it says, “Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we can ask or imagine…” THIS is the only thing on my mind – that God has pampered me beyond ALL I can ever ask or imagine – ABUNDANTLY MORE in that… for this I am grateful.

As I stare at the cloudy skies and the still clear waters, my future remains uncertain. I still don’t know where God is calling me. I’m still oblivious to His plans and purposes. I still don’t know anything. I still can’t see a thing. You know what though? I DON’T CARE!!! For now, all I know is that God has brought me this far. Surely He will see me through. How can He not? After all, He has constantly proved Himself faithful.

This morning I had my breakfast and devotion by the sea and as I sat down to pray, I had no words to speak, no songs to sing, no questions to ask, no tears to cry, no prayers to make, and no storms to complain about. It was just my Jesus and I, enjoying each other’s company in silence, while swaying to the sound of the waves, and it was GOOD. It was ENOUGH. And my heart is FULL.

Truth be told, there’s so much I am yet to do. There’s so much to be concerned about. But not today.

Today I will be still.

Today I will shift my thoughts from the chaos.

Today I will set my eyes on my Father.

Today I will concentrate on His goodness.

Today I will stay in awe of underserved mercy and unmerited favor.

Today I will keep my mind on just today.

Today I will not be concerned about tomorrow.

Today I will not care for another.

Today I will only be myself.

Today I will take off my wig.

Today I will enjoy my own company.

Today I will be conscious of God’s faithfulness.

Today I will marvel at His sovereignty.

Today I will soak in His love

Today I will embrace this peace.

Today I will count my blessings.

Today I will not lift a finger.

Today I will just be still.

Bula and vinaka!

In closing I must say – I lift my eyes up, my help comes from the Lord!