Sit Quietly
“Be still, and know that I am God…” — Psalm 46:10
The Lord had been calling me to sit still before Him. He instructed me to go into my quiet space and not bring anything with me. He said, You do not need your Bible or your writing tablet—just yourself.
At first, I was really excited to sit before the Lord, but I did not realize how uncomfortable I would feel sitting in silence. I found it difficult to sit quietly and not say anything. It was as if I wanted to talk constantly. I remember at one point I said, “God, can I just praise You?” He responded, “No—just sit quietly.”
I could not believe how much my body wanted to move and how my mind kept wandering to so many different things.
I asked God, “What am I supposed to do with all these thoughts that come into my mind?” He said to say thank you and offer them up to Him. So every time my mind wandered off course, the Holy Spirit would gently bring me back, and I would say, “Lord, I thank You for what came to mind, and I offer it up to You.”
I did not always like what surfaced, but our God is so gracious. He said, “I am cleaning out your mind so that you can focus on hearing Me.” Those experiences truly helped me grow closer to the Lord and know Him more deeply as my Father and my King.
During those times, once my spirit and mind settled, I could hear the silence. Silence has a sound—you can actually hear it. This space is so peaceful, and suddenly you may be overcome with emotion. Tears may begin to fall, and you can feel God’s presence.
Many times He would not speak, but I would simply know He was there. We would have these amazing conversations without words—spirit to spirit. This is the space where revelation is revealed and where God desires all of us to meet Him.
Before the year ends, I invite you to take some time to simply go and sit with God. He is your Father, and He loves you very deeply. He has all the time in the world for you, and you do not need to make an appointment.
In the verse above, it says, “Be still and know that I am God.” We come to truly know Him as God when we come before Him quietly, letting everything else go. It is time for just you and Him. What a beautiful way to start the New Year—knowing your God.
Key Takeaways
Quiet time before God is a gift He offers to each of us.
Sitting still before Him may be difficult at first, so give yourself grace.
God is waiting for you to join Him.
Affirmations: Matthew 10:20; Luke 24:32; Ephesians 6:19; Isaiah 55:11
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