Why the Rush?

There are many reasons why we find ourselves stuck in a busy rhythm with little time to be still.

Perhaps we have trouble setting boundaries, our job requires much from us, or we get bored easily. But at the root of these various reasons is fear.

Fear tells us that people won’t like us if we say no.

Fear tells us that we have to be the one to save the day.

Fear tells us that we are defined by what we do, not who we are.

Fear tells us that we will collapse if we take a break.

Fear tells us that slowing down means giving up.

Fear tells us that God won’t be there when we finally make the time to be still in His presence.

Fear tells us not to trust God with all areas of our lives, including our temptations, our distractions, our inadequacies, and our demands.

But who is fear to tell us anything?

Fear never stepped out in faith.

Fear never encouraged the outcast or belittled.

Fear never took a risk that could’ve cost everything.

Fear never filled us with peace amid a sea of uncertainty.

Fear has never gone through what you have gone through and still stands here today, undefeated.

So why do we trust a silly thing called fear when we have an almighty, loving God right beside us?

Today, may your act of courage be taking a moment to be still. Set aside all distractions and open your heart to God. Even if it’s a five minute walk, listening to nature rather than artificial sounds. Even if it’s participating in a simple breath prayer. Even if it seems so small and insignificant, it will make a huge difference on your wellbeing.

God is the God of rest. So be still in His presence today and be filled with His everlasting peace.

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”

Psalm 46:10