Psalm 37:7 “Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes.”
3 TRUTHS ABOUT STILLNESS
“Be still before the Lord…” (Psalm 37:7)
1. Trust God’s Presence
Stillness is not the absence of problems—it’s the presence of trust.
It’s a spiritual posture where you stop striving and start surrendering.
Luke 5:16 “But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed.”
Mark 4:39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves “Quiet! Be still!”
Exodus 14:14 “The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.”
Isaiah 30:15 “In quietness and trust is your strength.”
Lamentations 3:25–26 “It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.”
Psalm 37:7:“Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him
2. Trust God’s Process
God’s never early, but He’s never late. Waiting isn’t wasted—it’s formative.
Romans 4:20 “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God but was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God,”
James 1:4 “Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.”
Don’t microwave what God is slow-cooking.
Psalm 46:10 “Be still and know that I am God…”
3. Trust God’s Perspective
Stillness isn’t just silence—it’s certainty. A quiet confidence that God is still God.
Isaiah 46:9–10 “I am God, and there is no other… My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please.”
Daniel 4:35 “He does as He pleases with the powers of heaven and the peoples of the earth.”
Revelation 19:6 “For our Lord God Almighty reigns.”
MAKE STILLNESS A LIFESTYLE
PRACTICE GOD’S PRESENCE
SPIRITUAL BENEFITS OF BEING STILL
1. INCREASED AWARENESS OF GOD’S PRESENCE
“Be still and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
2. DEEPER INTIMACY WITH GOD
“Draw near to God and He will draw near to you.” – James 4:8
3. CLARITY AND DISCERNMENT
“My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me.” – John 10:27
4. STRENGTHENED FAITH AND TRUST
“In quietness and trust is your strength.” – Isaiah 30:15
5. EMOTIONAL AND SPIRITUAL HEALING
“He leads me beside quiet waters. He restores my soul.” – Psalm 23:2–3
6. ALIGNMENT WITH GOD’S WILL
“Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” – Romans 12:2
IN A CHAOTIC WORLD, HOW DO WE BE STILL?
1. UNPLUG
2. REFLECT
3. PRAY HONESTLY
4. READ SCRIPTURE
5. LISTEN
Stillness is spiritual connection mode. It’s not a one-time pause. It’s a daily practice.
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