Be Still

For the most part, the topics I write about are not chosen by me, they are given. Sometimes they are revealed in prayer, sometimes during Bible study, other times in the quietness of my secret place with the Lord, or even through life experiences that bring sudden clarity. In those moments, I sense a gentle nudge from God, opening the door to what He desires to speak through me. And every message, without exception, is first for me. It is God speaking to my own heart and inviting me to receive the words, to internalize them, and then, if He wills, to share them.

It is such a sacred privilege to hear from the Creator of all things. I never take it lightly. It continually humbles and amazes me that the One who formed the heavens would whisper to my spirit. One prayer I often bring before Him is this: ‘Lord, stop me from sharing simply out of routine’. Yes, He led me to create this devotional space, and obedience is what keeps me writing, but I never want to post just because it is expected. If I have not slowed down enough to sit in stillness and truly listen, I will not write just to fill a weekly space.

I make time for Jesus every day, because He is worthy of all my time. Yet life carries responsibilities, and so consecrated time with Him must be intentional. There are days in my secret place that are simply filled with worship or quiet reading, where I do not sense a specific word to release. And that is okay. What matters most to me is honesty and obedience.

As Christians, we sometimes feel that if something is done in Jesus’ name and spreads the Gospel, we must always move forward with it. There is much truth in that, yet there is also wisdom in discerning when to speak and what to say. There is holiness in waiting. Scripture reminds us that however Christ is preached, the important thing is that He is preached (Philippians 1:15). Still, there are seasons where the greater act of faith is not speaking louder, but listening deeper.

This past week was especially busy, traveling, planning, working, etc. I had many thoughts I could have shared, many lessons I could have written. But I paused and asked myself: Was God specifically asking me to share these things?

And as I sit now looking out the window, my eyes rest on a small sign that says, “Be still and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10

Perhaps this is the message all along.
Stillness.

Sometimes there is nothing to say.
And sometimes, in the silence, God speaks the loudest.

Today, I simply want to encourage stillness.
Do not rush.
Do not overthink or overwork.
Do not compare, panic, or carry unnecessary weight.
Be present. Be grateful. Be still.

Quietness is one of life’s greatest gifts. It is something my soul often longs for. In quiet, understanding finds me. In quiet, rest settles upon me. In quiet, I remember who God is, ……and who I am in Him.

Be still.

Prayer-

Dear God, 

Thank you for today. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to sit with you today and be still. I pray with each day ahead, there are moments of stillness provided for me.  I pray for peace and quiet today, and I ask for your presence to manifest before me. Make me sensitive to the Holy Spirit so I can hear clearly without distractions. Share with me your desires for my life, and for your Kingdom. Open my eyes to the simpler things, and give me a desire to search them out.

In Your holy name I pray,

Amen.

Scripture to meditate on

Psalm 46:10

Philippians 1:15

Psalms 91:1