Be Still and Know
Resting in who God is.
Quieting your soul before God.
The big idea
When the world spins, stillness reminds you Who's still in control.
What does “Be Still and Know” walk through?
Be Still
Psalm 46:10 · KJV
Be still, and know that I am God.
In plain English
Stop striving. Be quiet. Remember that I am God.
Stop Striving
'Be still' is literally 'stop striving.' Let go of the controls for a moment.
Rest in His Presence
Exodus 33:14 · KJV
And he said, My presence shall go with thee, and I will give thee rest.
In plain English
God said: I'll go with you. And I'll give you rest.
Rest Promised
God's presence comes with rest. You don't have to hold it all together.
Pray
Lord, I stop striving. Help me rest and know that you are God. Amen.
Write it down
What are you striving to control that you can release?
You finished: Be Still and Know
Stop striving. He's got it. Rest.
Which passages does this journey use?
2 passages, drawn from Psalm 46:10, Exodus 33:14. Every verse appears here in the King James text with a plain-English line beside it, so you can read it without a commentary open. Allow about 5 minutes for the whole thing, or 5 short sittings.
- Psalm 46:10
- Exodus 33:14
Read any of these in full on the complete KJV, or look the wording up independently at Blue Letter Bible.
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