Psalm 46:10 is a very familiar verse. In the NIV Bible is
reads: “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth.” The Message Bible translation puts it this
way: “Step out of the traffic! Take a long, loving look at me, your High God,
above politics, above everything.”
There are times that we must step back from anything that is
impeding our vision of God. So much in this world clamors for our attention. We
must remove the distractions and focus on God, especially in times when we need
direction or peace that only God can give.
In your current story, does your main character come to a
moment when he or she needs to take time to come apart from the noise and gain
a God-perspective? You might have heard this called a “come to Jesus moment.”
If our stories depict a straying from God or from His plan,
we might need to create a scene where the main character steps away consciously
and maybe even physically.
Make a list of possible ways to “step out of the traffic” of
life to get this renewed and intimate view of God. Here are a few to get you
started: go on a short trip, go to a restaurant alone and sit in the back, sit
in a park, or get up in the middle of the night while others sleep.
Find a point at which your character has to make a conscious
focus on God. Could this be more effective if the character were to do one of
the things you listed? Choose one of the ways you listed and write out a scene
in which the main character retreats and is given that renewed focus on God.
Then, analyze whether this scene would make this moment in your story more
effective with its addition.
Do you as a Christian writer take time to “be still” and
know that He is God? Not just alone time, but with God. To keep your
relationship with the Lord intimate, you have to spend time with Him. This is
time just focusing on Him and showing Him what He is worth to you. This isn’t a
time of seeking something from Him.
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