At Sister Triangle’s 2017 Ladies Retreat, We asked many of our retreat attendees to speak for a few minutes about a worship song or hymn that was special to them and then we’d sing it together. What a beautiful time of sharing it was! So over the next year, we will be sharing these songs and their special meanings with you! We hope you find encouragement from the songs and the words shared! – Andrea Muirhead
This song became dear to me a few years ago and will always be one of my favourites.
We were going through sorrow. Within a five-year span, my husband and I discovered that not one, but two of our three sons told us they had chosen the gay lifestyle, and our third son married someone who was toxic and controlled all of us. On top of all that, my health and blood pressure were becoming a problem, and both Brad and I had mental health strain.
“Still, My Soul Be Still”, that’s what I had to force myself to do. Not easy to choke down. So I prayed for my family, loved them in my anger and frustration, and kept them all close. I had to give it all to God, every part of it, without holding anything back. We have more peace now. The two sons are living at home with us and I pray for wisdom daily, as I try to draw them back into His presence. Our oldest son left that marriage and is now dating someone who is gentle and sweet. God has been good to us. He answers prayers. The story isn’t over yet.
I place it in God’s hands and I trust Him fully. On the days that doubt comes creeping back in, I send it packing!
So, if you are facing sorrow or temptation of some kind, I pray this song gives you some comfort. And if it would help for you to come talk to me, please feel free to do so.
Still, My Soul, Be Still
Still, my soul, be still and do not fear
Though winds of change may rage tomorrow.
God is at your side; no longer dread
The fires of unexpected sorrow.
God, You are my God
And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew a steadfast
Spirit within me to rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still; do not be moved
By lesser light and fleeting shadows.
Hold onto His ways, with shield of faith
Against temptation’s flaming arrows.
God, You are my God, and I will
Trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew a steadfast
Spirit within me to rest in You alone.
Still, my soul, be still; do not forsake
The truth you learned in the beginning.
Wait upon the Lord, and hope will rise
As stars appear when day is dimming.
God, You are my God, and I will
Trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew a steadfast
Spirit within me to rest in You alone.
God, You are my God,
And I will trust in You and not be shaken.
Lord of peace, renew
A steadfast spirit within me to rest in You alone.
Keith & Kristyn Getty, Stuart Townend 2009