Starve the Noise
Psalm 46:10 (NIV)
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Stillness is one of the most countercultural practices we can engage in. We live in a noisy, overconnected world where silence feels uncomfortable and boredom feels like failure. But God didn’t design us to thrive in constant stimulation. The command to “be still” is not just poetic—it is protective. It’s in the stillness that we rediscover who God is and who we are.
Neurologically, the brain was not meant to process as much input as we currently force upon it. Research shows that constant stimulation trains our brains to seek distraction over depth. The result? Shallow thoughts, anxious hearts, and a reduced capacity for joy. Silence, on the other hand, allows dopamine levels to normalize, giving the brain time to rest and the soul space to listen.
God speaks in the quiet, but if we never turn down the volume of the world, we’ll never hear the voice of heaven. Stillness is not wasted time—it’s sacred time. Every moment you spend unplugged, undistracted, and in the presence of God is like pouring fresh water into a dry well. If you want to be rewired, you need to make room for renewal.
Daily Action:
Set a timer for five minutes today and sit in complete silence. No phone, no music, no agenda. Just be still, breathe, and listen. Let your soul remember who’s in charge.
Prayer:
God, I’m tired of the noise. I want to hear Your voice again. Help me to be still, to slow down, and to seek You with intention. Quiet my mind, calm my spirit, and draw me near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
He says, “Be still, and know that I am God.”
Stillness is one of the most countercultural practices we can engage in. We live in a noisy, overconnected world where silence feels uncomfortable and boredom feels like failure. But God didn’t design us to thrive in constant stimulation. The command to “be still” is not just poetic—it is protective. It’s in the stillness that we rediscover who God is and who we are.
Neurologically, the brain was not meant to process as much input as we currently force upon it. Research shows that constant stimulation trains our brains to seek distraction over depth. The result? Shallow thoughts, anxious hearts, and a reduced capacity for joy. Silence, on the other hand, allows dopamine levels to normalize, giving the brain time to rest and the soul space to listen.
God speaks in the quiet, but if we never turn down the volume of the world, we’ll never hear the voice of heaven. Stillness is not wasted time—it’s sacred time. Every moment you spend unplugged, undistracted, and in the presence of God is like pouring fresh water into a dry well. If you want to be rewired, you need to make room for renewal.
Daily Action:
Set a timer for five minutes today and sit in complete silence. No phone, no music, no agenda. Just be still, breathe, and listen. Let your soul remember who’s in charge.
Prayer:
God, I’m tired of the noise. I want to hear Your voice again. Help me to be still, to slow down, and to seek You with intention. Quiet my mind, calm my spirit, and draw me near. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
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