A Divine Pause

The trick is not to seek it; but to let go and let it happen

Sometimes I feel like my days are just back-to-back episodes of chaos. Emails pinging, phones ringing, meetings, emails, text messages, meetings, emails, did I mention emails and meetings??? AND my brain's buzzing with a million things to do. But there's a little secret tucked away in Psalm 46:10 that's been a game changer for me. In fact it’s been my focus for the year: – “Be still and know that I am God.”

I’m at our denominational General Conference this week. It’s the decision making body for the denomination and we‘ve had some amazing, historical, loud, and joyful moments. But the theme of our time is:

”Be still and know that God is God.”

It’s not easy to do. I tend to over schedule and pressure myself to do more! You may be  thinking. "Be still? With my schedule?" But hear me out. Being still isn't about freezing time or dropping everything immediately; it's about letting go. Yeah, letting go of that tight grip we think we have on life – the control we believe we own but truthfully, hardly manage.

It's not just about knowing about God, it's about knowing God. Like, really getting to know God on a personal, intimate level. Trusting that God’s got it all under control – even when our to-do list says otherwise.

So, how do we even start to "be still" in this non-stop world? It’s simpler than you’d think. Turn off those notifications for a hot sec, find a quiet spot, and just...pause. Give yourself three minutes. Just three, to start with. Sit or kneel, no distractions, and focus on loving God. Listen, really listen, for God’s voice in the silence of your heart. God’s got something to say, I promise.

And don't stop there. Talk about it – yeah, out loud. Share how you see God moving in your life, through Scripture, in moments of worship, or in the kindness of others. It’s about seeing those God moments in the everyday and recognizing that God is speaking, even in the hustle.

“Be still and know that I am God” is more than a verse; it's a lifestyle. A call to step back, breathe, and trust that God is weaving His perfection into our lives’ beautiful mess.

If you practice your faith intentionally, you might just find that in the stillness, there's a whole lot of knowing – knowing God, knowing peace, and maybe, even knowing a little more about yourself.

Until Everyone Hears,

Dr. K