Finding a Quiet Place
Have you ever been so busy having fun that you didn’t notice something amazing?
Maybe you were playing outside and almost missed a beautiful butterfly. Or maybe you were talking so much with your friends that you didn’t hear a bird singing nearby. Sometimes when life gets busy, it’s hard to notice what’s happening around us.
In this week’s Bible reading, God’s people heard these words: “Be still, and know that I am God.” That doesn’t just mean sitting quietly. It means slowing down enough to remember that God is always with us, even when life feels busy, noisy, or a little scary. When we take time to pray, read the Bible, or simply sit quietly for a moment, we make room to notice God’s love and guidance.
Being still helped God’s people remember they didn’t have to face life’s challenges alone. The same is true for us. When we pause and spend time with God, He gives us courage to do the right thing, help others, and face each new day with confidence.
Family Challenge
Take a “God Pause” together each day this week.
Find one quiet minute. Put away your phones, turn off the TV, take a deep breath, and simply thank God for being with you. Then share one place where you noticed God’s love that day.
Talk About It
- When do you find it hardest to be still?
- Where do you notice God when you slow down and pay attention?
- How can spending time with God help you be brave and kind?
Read
Prayer
Dear God, Thank You for always being with us, even when life feels busy or confusing. Help us slow down, listen for Your voice, and trust that You are our refuge and strength. Give us courage to love others, help those around us, and follow You every day. Amen.
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