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
Have you ever felt the weight of the world pressing in through your screens? Much like pressing the pause button on a remote control, allowing yourself to step back from the digital noise can create profound moments of clarity and peace. In those quiet pauses, God often speaks to our hearts.
Scripture beautifully encourages us to reflect. Psalm 3:4 reminds us of the power of calling out to God, while Psalm 46:10 invites us to “be still.” Just as Mary cherished and pondered the words she heard, we too can take time to treasure the insights that arise in stillness (Luke 2:19). This is a perfect opportunity for a digital sabbath, where we intentionally disconnect to reconnect with our souls. Remember, “When your voice feels small, remember: heaven bends close — God answers the honest cry.”
Psalm 3:4 says, “I call out to the Lord, and he answers me from his holy mountain.”
Think of it as an “airplane mode for the spirit.” Just as your devices need a break to recharge, so do our hearts and minds. St. John of the Cross reminds us that “silence is God’s first language,” suggesting that in the absence of noise, we can better hear His whispers. Remember, “When the world quiets, the soul remembers the sound of God; His whispers arrive where thunder never could.”
In moments of stillness, remember the slogan: “Stillness speaks volumes.” Engaging in digital sabbath practices offers us the chance to reflect deeply, to treasure God’s words, and to nurture our spiritual growth. Allow this to be a sacred time for cultivating peace. Amen. Isaiah 26:3 says, “You will keep in perfect peace the steadfast of mind, because he trusts in You.” Amen.
Prayer for the Day!
Heavenly Father, thank you for guiding us in our pursuit of stillness. Help us to set aside the distractions of the digital world and treasure the moments of quiet in our hearts. Brethren, I pray that you may embrace the silence that beckons you closer to God. In the hush between your thoughts, may you hear the whisper of His mercy, the gentle counsel that steadies your heart. Let the clamor of the world fall away like mist before the morning sun, and in that stillness, remember that you are seen, known, and loved. May your steps be guided by a peace the world cannot manufacture, and your strength be renewed as you rest in His presence. And when night falls, may you lie down in the assurance that the One who keeps you neither slumbers nor sleeps. Go gently, and let His quiet light lead you home. In Jesus’ name. Amen.
