“Be still, and know that I am God.”
Summer can feel loud.
Not just in sound—but in activity, movement, and constant need. There’s the snacks, the sunscreen, the sibling squabbles, the surprise errands, and the late nights that somehow still start with early mornings. Stillness? It feels like a luxury.
But what if sacred space isn’t about escaping the chaos—what if it’s about inviting God into it?
Stillness isn’t just found in silence. It’s found in awareness.
It’s the heart that whispers, “God, I see You here”—in the laughter, the mess, the mundane.
Sacred space is created when we pause, even briefly, to remember He’s with us. It’s in the exhale. The turned-off notifications. The decision to sit outside for five minutes without multitasking.
God doesn’t need perfection to meet with us. He meets us in the in-between.
You don’t have to wait for a retreat to rest. You don’t need a clean kitchen to connect.
You just need a moment. And a willing heart.
This summer, let’s stop chasing quiet circumstances and start noticing God’s quiet presence.
Because when we slow down—even just for a breath—we begin to see that He’s been here all along.
Slow-Down Spiritual Practice: Sacred Pause
Set a recurring alarm on your phone at a time that usually feels hectic—maybe 12:30pm or 4:00pm. When it goes off, take one minute to pause, breathe deeply, and pray:
“God, I invite You into this moment. Help me see You here.”
That one minute can become a sacred reset in the middle of your day.