Series: Be Still
Title: Let It Go
Passage: Psalm 46:10
Speaker: Steve Howell (Senior Minister)

Use the following questions and directions based on today’s sermon as a starting point for spiritual discussions with your family or a small group of Christian friends this week.

‌‌Fellowship—Relationship with a Purpose

• What is the longest you think you could go without speaking? What would be the most challenging part of staying silent?
  

‌Growth—Thinking About Spiritual Matters

• Describe a time when you really listened for God’s direction. What prompted you to listen? How well did you hear Him?
  

• Read Exodus 14:13–14 and the surrounding verses for context. What are some reasons the Israelites were told to be silent? Did they trust God to rescue them?
  

• Psalm 46:10 says to “be still” and know that He is God. “Be still” is better translated as “give up/let go.” Does this change your view of the verse? In what way?
  

• Is “being still” related to activity or to attitude? (In other words, does “giving up/letting go” mean that you do nothing?) Explain your answer.
  

• Read Habakkuk 2:20. What does silence and stillness communicate in God’s presence? In your time with God, do you speak more than you listen? Why?
  

• How does physical noise affect your ability to be spiritually silent? What environment would be best for you to practice stillness before God?
  

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Prayer – Taking Your Thoughts to God

• Spend the next 10-15 minutes in silent prayer.  Choose one aspect of God’s character on which to focus.  Don’t clutter the prayer with words. Just be still and know that He is God.  Ask Him to help you recognize His voice in the silence. Your goal is not to get a message from God; it is to focus ON HIM.
  

  ⸰ Tip: Choose a different posture than normal.
  ⸰ Tip: Fight the urge to rush.
  ⸰ Tip: If you lose focus, don’t give up. Ask for His help and continue!