Have You Ever Wondered How to Be Still?Sample

Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God.” 

As a kid, I remember my mom telling me to quiet myself and be still, often. You see, I was curious and quite the chatterbox. This became the filter I viewed this verse through. If I wanted to know God, I had to be physically still and stop talking. There is definitely some merit to that. Thanks, Mom!  

The Father desires to be in relationship with us. Jesus’ death and resurrection brought us back into a direct relationship with Him. The word relationship implies that there is a give and take. There is a sharing that takes place. We are often better at holding up our side of this relationship but forget to make space for God to speak.    

If we desire to know God, we have to create space for Him. Being still is more about a heart posture than a physical posture, although it helps. Being still is about quieting our hearts and minds to hear from God, to see God act, creating space to allow Him to show us who He is. This requires three things: stillness, listening ears, and watchful eyes. 

Here are a few practical ways to get started. Before reading your Bible, ask the Holy Spirit to highlight something that you have never seen before about his character. Simply sit in His presence, ask Him to speak to you, and wait for Him to respond. Wait for God to act. Let me let you in on a little secret—He will! 

It may be hard at first, but it will build your relationship with God. Take the next few minutes to be still. Let God know that you are dialed in, that He has your full attention. Let Him know that you desire to know Him. Listen closely: what is God revealing to you?



 

Written by Lydia Herron