I recently did an activity at work where we sat in solitude for ten minutes, repeating the verse, “Be still and know that I am God.” Each time, we removed a word from the end: “Be still and know that I am God,” then, “Be still and know,” then, “Be still,” and finally, just “Be.”
By the time I reached that final “be,” I felt as if God had swooped in and cleared away every swirling thought in my mind, replacing it with His peace. In that moment, I felt His tangible presence. I was reminded of the kingdom of heaven, right here with me. Suddenly, I was aware of how fast I move through my day, how busy I keep my mind, always jumping from one project to the next, as though I’m constantly set on “go.” But in this moment, all of that melted away—there was rest. No striving, no action, no doing. Just being in His presence.
And in that stillness, worship began to flow from my heart naturally. I found myself singing unto the Lord, feeling content, at ease, enveloped by the overwhelming love of my Abba Father.
God had given me a gift that day—a gift of His presence, a gift of silence. And what’s beautiful is that this gift is always available. We don’t have to wait or strive for it. Whenever we choose to be still, to pause and be present, He’s there, offering us peace beyond understanding.
A Simple Practice for Finding Solitude with God
If you’d like to try this practice, find a quiet space where you won’t be disturbed. Set a timer for 10 minutes, and allow yourself to simply sit in God’s presence.
1. Begin with the verse: Repeat “Be still and know that I am God.” Take a deep breath, focusing your mind on the words.
2. Remove a word each time: Gradually, repeat the phrase with one less word each time, like this:
• “Be still and know that I am God”
• “Be still and know that I am”
• “Be still and know”
• “Be still”
• “Be”
3. Pause in the silence: When you reach the final “Be,” let yourself rest in that silence. Allow any thoughts to drift away as you sit quietly, aware of God’s presence. Invite Him to bring you peace and renew your spirit.
This simple practice invites us to let go of busyness and embrace stillness. In these quiet moments, we find rest, renewal, and the deep joy of simply “being” with Him. This season, may we all embrace the gift of silence, making room in our hearts for the quiet, where God’s voice can be heard most clearly.
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