Good morning, friends. Before the noise of the day begins, a gray rabbit sits on an empty rooftop parking deck as the sun rises gold and orange over the city skyline. From that quiet spot, the prayer asks God to quiet our minds and steady our hearts, to help us let go of yesterday, trust Him with today, and face what comes with grace.
“Be still, and know that I am God: I will be exalted among the heathen, I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:10 (KJV)
Psalm 46 was written for troubled times, with mountains shaking and nations in an uproar. Right in the middle of all that commotion, God speaks a simple word: be still. Stillness is not doing nothing. It is choosing to rest in who God is before we rush into everything we have to do.
The prayer closes by asking for wisdom, patience, and a spirit of kindness wherever we go. Take a deep breath and let everything else wait for just a moment. May your heart feel as peaceful as a morning in the garden, and may that peace go with you all day long.