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“Be still and know that I am God.”— Psalm 46:10 (NKJV)
Stillness is not weakness it is wisdom. In a world that glorifies busyness, God calls us to pause. The pause is not where progress stops; it’s where peace refills you. When you stop long enough to breathe, pray, and listen, you create room for God to restore what the world drains. The pause becomes your place of power.
There was a season in my life when stillness felt impossible. Between serving others, leading teams, and being a single parent raising children, I thought rest was something I would earn later. But when I finally slowed down (years later), I discovered something sacred, and that was stillness wasn’t inactivity, it was spiritual strength.
The Spiritual Side of Stillness
In Scripture, the command to “be still” isn’t a gentle suggestion, it’s a divine invitation to trust. It’s where striving ends and surrender begins. Jesus modeled this rhythm beautifully. Before major decisions or miracles, He often withdrew to quiet places to pray (Luke 5:16). Stillness was His strategy. It aligned His heart with the Father’s will and renewed His strength for the work ahead. Likewise, when we quiet the noise around us, we can hear the voice within us, the gentle whisper of the Holy Spirit reminding us that we are held, loved, and guided.
Faith Meets Science
Modern research echoes what Scripture has taught for centuries. The Harvard Medical School reports that mindfulness and quiet reflection activate the body’s relaxation response, lowering heart rate and reducing stress. The National Institutes of Health (NIH) links moments of stillness and meditative prayer to improved emotional regulation and greater mental clarity.
Stillness doesn’t just calm the mind it heals the body and renews the spirit. When we pause, cortisol levels decrease, anxiety fades, and creativity rises. The pause restores balance to both the nervous system and the soul. Spiritually, the pause is where transformation happens. It’s where revelation replaces reaction and peace replaces pressure.
Practical Practice: The 5-Minute Peace Pause
This week, build a simple stillness practice into your day:
- Find your quiet space. Sit in silence or step outside for a few moments.
- Breathe deeply. Inhale peace, exhale tension.
- Pray slowly. Whisper Psalm 46:10 as a grounding reminder: “Be still and know that I am God.”
- Listen. Don’t rush to fill the silence. Let God’s presence do the refilling.
Start with five minutes a day. You may be surprised at how quickly peace multiplies when you honor the pause.
Pause and Ponder
Where in my daily rhythm do I need to pause so that God can restore my peace?
Be Encouraged
You are not defined by how much you do you are sustained by how deeply you rest in God. Stillness is not the absence of motion; it is the presence of meaning.
When you pause, you make space for peace to flow back in. You allow your thoughts to settle and your heart to align with heaven. Remember: the pause is not wasted time, It is sacred time.
Take Action
This week, protect one “peace pause” each day whether morning, midday, or before bed. Journal what you notice in your focus, emotions, and spiritual clarity. Visit The P.E.A.C.E. Path™ website for free guided 7 Day journal and practical resources to help you create your own rhythm of rest.
APA-Formatted References
Harvard Health Publishing. (2022). Mindfulness meditation may ease anxiety, mental stress.
Harvard Medical School. Retrieved from https://www.health.harvard.edu/mind-and-mood/mindfulness-meditation-may-ease-anxiety-and-mental-stress
National Institutes of Health. (2023). Meditation: In depth. National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health. Retrieved from https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/meditation-in-depth
The Holy Bible, New King James Version. (1982). Psalm 46:10. Thomas Nelson.
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