Be Still and Know That I Am God – A Reflection on Psalm 46:10

 

Reflection: Rediscovering God in the Quiet

When I first read “Be still, and know that I am God”, I saw it as a gentle, comforting verse—something you might find printed on a coffee mug or a wall plaque. But over time, and especially during some of the more difficult seasons of life, I’ve come to see this verse as a divine challenge as much as it is a comfort. Stillness doesn’t come naturally to most of us. We live in a culture that equates busyness with importance. Our days are scheduled down to the minute, and even when we do sit down to rest, our minds often stay in overdrive. We scroll, plan, worry, and think endlessly. So when God says, “Be still,” it feels almost counterintuitive. But perhaps that’s exactly the point.

God isn’t just asking us to pause; He’s asking us to trust. To release our grip on everything we think we need to manage. To believe that the world will keep spinning even if we take our hands off the wheel. Stillness, in this sense, becomes a spiritual discipline—an act of radical faith.

What’s even more powerful is that this stillness is meant to lead us somewhere: into the deep, abiding knowledge of who God is. Not just what He can do for us, but who He is at His core—faithful, sovereign, loving, and entirely trustworthy. In the moments when life feels chaotic—when plans fall apart, when answers don’t come, when fear starts to creep in—this verse is a grounding anchor. God is not absent in our silence; He is most present there. He is not idle in our waiting; He is working behind the scenes, weaving things together in ways we cannot yet see.

Personally, I’ve found that the more I practice stillness—through quiet prayer, reflective journaling, or simply sitting in God’s presence without words—the more I sense His peace, even in uncertain times. It’s not that my problems magically disappear, but my perspective shifts. I begin to see that I don’t have to carry everything. I don’t have to have all the answers. I simply need to remember: He is God. I am not. And that is enough.

Prayer:

Heavenly Father, thank You for the truth and peace found in Your Word. As I share this reflection on Psalm 46:10, may it reach the hearts of those who are weary, anxious, or in need of stillness. Use these words to draw others closer to You, and may Your presence be felt by every reader. Be glorified through this post, Lord. In Jesus’ name, Amen.