Catherine Hackman

Be Still

For people in the U.S., being still is next to impossible. We live in a society constantly on the move. Quiet, motionless rest feels unnatural, so we surf social media, play games on our phones, post pictures of ourselves, watch Season 1-16 of a show, all in an effort to avoid stillness: mental as well as physical.

This being the case, the abrupt inertia (resistance of matter to a change in motion) caused by the current self-quarantine may feel strange and disconcerting. Suddenly, we find ourselves at home with few, if any, job demands, and an abundance of unscheduled time. Experts say that establishing a routine is important at this time. My challenge is to consider adding stillness to your routine.

Instead of forming a routine full of constant motion, set aside time each day to be still. In the Old Testament, God commands at least 59 days of rest each year–that’s one day short of two months’ worth of rest. Here’s the breakdown:

Leviticus 23: 3, sets aside one Sabbath of rest each week. That’s 52 days.

Leviticus 23: 4-8 sets aside two days of rest for the Passover.

Leviticus 23: 15-21, sets aside one day for the Feast of Weeks.

Leviticus 23: 23-25, sets aside one day for the Feast of Trumpets.

Leviticus 23: 26-32 , sets aside one day for the Day of Atonement.

Leviticus 23: 33-36, sets aside two days for the Feast of Tabernacles.

Psalm 46: 10 says, "Be still and know that I am God."

Rest is important to God. Rest provides time for your body to repair and replenish and time for you to get to know Him better.

Set aside time in your new daily routine to sit with God. Don’t ask Him for anything, don’t tell Him anything. Just sit in peace and know that He is there.

If you don’t know the Triune God: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, you have time now to get to know Them. Start in your Bible by reading the Book of John, and call a local pastor with any questions you have. You can also post questions below. I would be honored to help you find your way to Him.

Thank you for reading! ~Catherine