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Psalm 46:10 · WEB
10"Be still, and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth."
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Evening Prayer: Digital Sabbath
God of silence, I turn off these screens and turn toward You. Forgive me for the ways technology consumed me today— endless scrolling instead of being present, comparing instead of connecting, consum
Morning Prayer: Technology and Presence
God who is never distracted, before I pick up my phone, before I check my messages, before the notifications start pulling me in every direction— I want to be present with You first. Help me use tec
Prayer for Solitude
God of silence, I come away from noise and busyness to simply be with You. Not to accomplish anything. Not to earn anything. Just to be. In this quiet, speak what I need to hear. Reveal what I need
Prayer: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle
Teaching on Prayer from Teresa of Avila: Contemplative Prayer: The Interior Castle
Solitude and Silence: Arsenius: Flee, Be Silent, Be at Peace
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Arsenius: Arsenius: Flee, Be Silent, Be at Peace
Sabbath and Rest: Jerome on Spiritual Rest
Teaching on Sabbath and Rest from Jerome: Jerome on Spiritual Rest
Scripture Meditation: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words
Teaching on Scripture Meditation from Anonymous: The Cloud of Unknowing: Beyond Words
Solitude and Silence: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
Teaching on Solitude and Silence from Abba Moses: The Cell Will Teach You Everything
A Quiet Place: The Still Small Voice (1 Kings 19:11-13)
In A Quiet Place, the Abbott family survives alien invasion by living in absolute silence. Any sound draws lethal creatures. They communicate in sign language, walk barefoot, eat without silverware. S
Living Out Patience - Contemporary Example
As we reflect on Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God,” we are invited into a profound moment of patience and faith. This call to stillness isn’t just about silence; it encourages us to pause amid the...
Practical Redemption - Illustration
As we reflect on Psalm 46:10—“Be still, and know that I am God”—we find a profound invitation to experience God’s redemptive power in our lives, especially during times of crisis. Picture for a moment a potter at work. With steady...
Applying Faith - Contemporary Example
Consider the profound invitation in Psalm 46:10: “Be still, and know that I am God.” This isn’t merely a call to silence; it’s a divine assurance for our turbulent lives. When we pause in stillness, we open ourselves to the...
Putting Into Practice: Peace - Illustration
Imagine a bustling kitchen on the morning of a family celebration. The aroma of freshly baked bread fills the air as laughter dances among the clattering pots and pans. Amidst the joyful chaos, there’s a calm center — perhaps a...
Practical Redemption - Teaching Material
“Be still, and know that I am God.” This simple yet profound command in Psalm 46:10 invites us into a space of profound trust and surrender. Imagine, for a moment, a father teaching his child how to ride a bike....
Applying Faith - Illustration
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) invites us into a profound moment of pause, where the chaos of life gives way to the presence of the Divine. Picture a small family gathered around a kitchen table,...
Applying Faith - Teaching Material
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) invites us into a profound stillness that is not just about silence but about the active engagement of our hearts and minds with God’s presence. Picture a community gathering at...
Theological Perspective: Justice - Commentary
Be still, and know that I am God. In Psalm 46:10, we are invited into a divine pause—a moment where we can deeply understand the justice of God amidst our crises. The world around us often feels chaotic, as if...
Living Out Patience - Teaching Material
Psalm 46:10 beckons us to “Be still, and know that I am God.” This simple yet profound directive invites us into a space of patience and trust, reminding us that God is both present and actively working in our lives....
Applying Courage - Illustration
"Be still, and know that I am God." This powerful command from Psalm 46:10 is not just a gentle nudge; it’s a divine invitation to cultivate courage in the face of life’s storms. Imagine a time in your life when...
Applying Courage - Teaching Material
“Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10) reminds us of the divine presence that holds us in moments of turmoil. The courage to be still is not merely the absence of action; it is a bold declaration...
Putting Into Practice: Peace - Teaching Material
"Be still, and know that I am God." This powerful command from Psalm 46:10 invites us into a sacred pause, a moment of divine intimacy that transcends our chaos. Here, God is not merely asking us to stop our frantic...
Evening Prayer: Joy - Prayer
As the sun sets, casting a golden hue across the horizon, our hearts often find themselves heavy with the day’s burdens. Yet, in this sacred twilight, we are invited into a different space—one of prayerful stillness. Psalm 46:10 beckons us...
Biblical Truth: Forgiveness - Reflection
"Be still, and know that I am God." (Psalm 46:10) This short, powerful command holds profound implications for our journey of forgiveness and spiritual growth. Imagine a moment of chaos in your life—perhaps the clamor of unresolved hurt or the...
Scriptural Insight: Perseverance - Application
"Be still, and know that I am God." In Psalm 46:10, we are invited into a sacred space of surrender and trust amid life's storms. This call to stillness is not a passive resignation; rather, it is an active engagement...