Be Still

This verse is God’s gentle yet firm reminder in the middle of chaos. The psalm describes nations raging, kingdoms falling, and the earth shaking. And right in the middle of all that noise, God says: “Be still, and know that I am God.”

Being still here doesn’t just mean sitting quietly; it means letting go. It’s surrender — dropping the illusion that you’re in control and recognizing that God is. He says, “Know that I am God.” That means when everything around you is unstable, He is still steady. When you don’t have the answers, He is still sovereign.

The second half of the verse is His guarantee: “I will be exalted.” In other words, whether people recognize it now or not, His glory will stand. Your stillness isn’t wasted — it’s how you step out of worry and step into worship. Chaos around us doesn’t require chaos within us. When we choose to be still, we’re reminding ourselves that He is in control.

I’ve had moments where I wanted to fix everything myself, but God told me to sit down and be still. "Don't say that... Don't do that... Let them handle it... It's not your fight... Your time in that position is up..." These seasons are uncomfortable, but they became the space where I learned to trust Him deeper.

When life feels out of control, pause and let God remind you He’s still in control. Take 5 minutes of intentional stillness today. No phone, no distractions. Just breathe and acknowledge: “You are God, and I trust You.” Stillness isn’t weakness; it’s trust in action. Shift from panic to praise — He will be exalted.