The Power of Stillness
Lent on the Run — Day 7: You can't go all out all the time. You have to stop eventually...
‘Be still, and know that I am God!
I am exalted among the nations,
I am exalted in the earth.’
The Lord of hosts is with us;
the God of Jacob is our refuge.
Selah — Psalm 46:10-11
As a runner who truly loves running, I love to run (yes, that is the sentence I am going with). I hate not running, but sometimes I also hate running—honestly, it is a highly confusing relationship, but let’s focus for now on my hatred for not running.
I know that as runners, we have to be smart about the sport we both love and sometimes resent. We have to know when to run and when to rest. Even if you run every day—or even twice on some days—there are still times when you are not running. Times when you are still.
That stillness matters. It's when recovery happens, when your heart rate slows, and your body has a chance to reset. In those moments, your muscles repair and grow stronger, your blood circulates with renewed purpose, and your body flushes out the inflammation and toxins that build up. Without that stillness, your body won’t be ready to go when it’s time to run again. Rest is an intentional step toward becoming stronger.
Stillness is also vital for our faith. It’s in the quiet moments that we can truly KNOW GOD. In stillness, we sense God's presence, find clarity, and allow our souls to reset. Without stillness, we risk losing sight of God, our faith, and even ourselves. The noise of life can drown out the voice of God. Stillness allows us to hear that voice again, to feel that peace that reminds us we are never alone.
Just like running, our spiritual lives can’t sustain a nonstop pace. We can’t expect to go 100% all the time and not burn out. Stillness gives us space to reflect, to remember where we've been, and to reconnect with the strength God provides. It’s in those quiet moments that we gain perspective, clarity, and renewed energy to step back into the journey ahead.
Where can you create space to be still and know God?
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