On my recent trip to Australia with Roshan, we spent the first afternoon in the Blue Mountains. Surrounded by stillness and quiet, with nowhere we needed to be and nothing we needed to do, we went for a walk, and then simply sat and beheld the view. It was a rare kind of stillness, one that doesn’t often come in the rhythm of my everyday life.
Amidst our busy lives – filled with responsibilities, deadlines, constant noise, and distractions – it can feel difficult to find a moment of genuine stillness. Yet Psalm 46:10 gently reminds us to, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
This is not simply a call to be physically still, but an invitation to quiet our hearts and minds before God. In that stillness, we are reminded that we are not in control, and we don’t need to be. God is present, faithful, and Lord of all – even when life feels overwhelming or uncertain.
We see a beautiful picture of this in the story of Mary and Martha. While Martha was busy with many tasks, Mary chose to sit at Jesus’ feet and listen. Jesus gently tells Martha that she is worried and upset about many things, but only one thing is necessary. In affirming Mary’s choice, he shows us that time spent in His presence is never wasted.
Being still might look different for each of us. It might be a walk in nature, a few quiet moments before the household wakes, a run after work, or a moment of prayer in the middle of a busy day. In these moments, we step away from distractions and intentionally turn our attention toward God.
It is often in stillness that we hear His voice more clearly. Here, we can surrender our worries, find renewed strength, and refocus our hearts on Jesus. When we pause, we create space for God to remind us of His peace, His promises, and His love.
As we learn to be still, may we grow in deeper trust, and know with confidence that God is always with us – and that He is more than enough.