Be still, and know that I am God.  Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

There are moments in life when everything around us seems to move too fast. The noise of responsibilities, deadlines, and emotions can drown out the quiet voice of peace that God longs to speak into our hearts. In those moments, the Lord gently calls us to be still.

Stillness is not just about stopping our activity; it’s about quieting our souls. It’s an act of surrender  a holy pause where we acknowledge that God is in control, even when we are not. The psalmist wrote these words not during a time of peace, but in the midst of chaos. Nations were raging, kingdoms were falling, and yet God’s voice broke through the turmoil with this command: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

That’s a powerful reminder that stillness is not weakness; it is strength under trust. When we choose to be still before God, we declare that our confidence is not in our ability to fix or understand everything, but in His power to sustain and guide us.

Think about the moments in Scripture when stillness revealed God’s glory. The Israelites stood before the Red Sea with Pharaoh’s army chasing behind them. Panic filled their hearts, but Moses said, “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.” (Exodus 14:14). In their stillness, God parted the waters. What seemed impossible became a pathway of deliverance.

In our own lives, God often works the same way. While we’re tempted to rush, plan, or worry, He invites us to step back and let Him move. Stillness allows room for His power to unfold. It turns our hearts from striving to trusting.

Being still also deepens our awareness of God’s presence. When we quiet our thoughts, we begin to notice His whispers  a reminder of His love, His promises, and His faithfulness. It’s in the stillness that we truly know He is God  not just intellectually, but intimately. We begin to see His fingerprints on our lives, even in the waiting.

Maybe right now, you’re facing uncertainty, anxiety, or a season of transition. God’s invitation remains the same: Be still. Not because your situation doesn’t matter, but because He is bigger than it. Stillness is not passive; it’s an active choice to rest in the confidence of who God is.

So today, take a moment. Turn off the noise, put down the phone, and breathe deeply in His presence. Let His peace wash over you. Listen. Wait. Trust.

He is God  your refuge, your strength, your ever-present help in trouble. And when you are still before Him, you’ll find that He’s already working, even when you can’t see it.