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My Daily Musings-August 22nd, 2026

I recently listened to the song by Sissel called Slow Down. Here are the lyrics to the song because I think its message is very important for us in our busy and chaotic world.

In the midst of my confusion
In the time of desperate need
When I am thinking not too clearly
A gentle voice does intercede

Slow down, slow down, be still
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God

In the time of tribulation
When I’m feeling so unsure
When things are pressing in about me
Comes a gentle voice so still, so pure

Slow down, slow down, be still, my child
Be still and wait, on the Spirit of the Lord
Slow down and hear His voice
And know that He is God
And know that He is God.

Here’s the link to the video of this song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFe84U__kt8&list=RDEFe84U__kt8&start_radio=1

I was deeply touched by the message of this song. In this crazy, busy, and chaotic world, do we really take the time to slow down, be still, wait, and hear God’s voice so that we can know that He is God? Do we take the time to be still and study the scriptures, be still and pray, be still and just rest in the fact that our Heavenly Father is who He says He is? Or are we so consumed with our never-ending to-do lists that we don’t have the time we need for sacred things?

I think we are all guilty of not slowing down enough to listen and to pray to our Heavenly Father. Our souls and hearts need spiritual nourishment to function, just like our physical bodies need water and food. I sometimes forget to pray throughout the day and I can surely notice a difference in my day. I have a better day. I’m in a better mood if I take the time to read my scriptures, pray and just be still and know that He is God.

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