Happy Father's Day to a wonderful father! The word for today is actually two words: "be still", and specifically from Psalm 46:10:
10 Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth. KJV
This phrase is the Hebrew word "raphah". Strong's Concordance says that this is a primitive root meaning "to slacken". It is translated in various other verses as with such words as: abate, cease, let alone, let go. One of the definitions found in Brown-Driver-Briggs Lexicon is: to let drop, relax, to refrain, to be quiet. The Amplified Bible says this:
10 Let be and be still, and know (recognize and understand) that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations! I will be exalted in the earth! AMP
In order to properly hear and discern His voice when we spend time in fellowship with Him, we must "let go" of all doubt, unbelief, guilt, worry, fear, or anything else that would clog up our mind, emotions and will (soul), making it difficult to hear! That is one of the reasons for 1 Peter 5:7:
7 Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. AMP
In Psalm 46:10 the word "know" is the Hebrew word "yada`", which, according to Brown-Driver-Briggs means to learn to know, to perceive, to discern. Being still is a prerequisite for being able to clearly hear, see, know and understand the leading, guidance and direction of the Spirit of God! Being a professional in the business world, you already understand and do this where your work is concerned. Using that same diligence with the Word of God will reap great rewards and will affect every area of your life! Keep up the good and diligent study! The results are showing! Here is Hillsong United with a really slow and worshipful song called "Still":
