WAIT ON GOD
🌿 How to Wait on God Silently: Finding Stillness in Seasons of Change
Psalm 62:1 – “Truly my soul finds rest in God; my salvation comes from him.”
💭 Why Waiting in Silence Matters
When life shifts and you’re standing at the edge of a new season, the noise in your heart can be deafening. Am I on the right path? What is God asking of me?
David understood this tension deeply. In Psalm 62:1, he declares that his soul finds true rest in God alone. He knew that in chaos, God is our sanctuary, the place our emotions, thoughts, and spirit can finally exhale. His confidence wasn’t just hopeful thinking; it was born from real experience with a faithful God.
The early church modeled this same posture. In Acts 13:2, while the believers worshiped, prayed, and fasted, the Holy Spirit gave them direction: “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Their willingness to wait in stillness created space for God’s voice.
Waiting on God isn’t about doing nothing; it’s about actively creating space for His presence to meet us in the silence.
🙏 How to Wait on God Silently
Silence before God is a spiritual discipline. It restores us when we are weary, anchors us when we feel anxious, and sharpens our ears to hear His voice.
Here’s how you can practice waiting in silence:
Set aside daily time for stillness — even 10 minutes of quiet can reset your soul.
Pray with openness — instead of filling the space with words, whisper, “Lord, I’m listening.”
Fast from noise — fasting doesn’t always mean food. It can mean turning off your phone, TV, or social media for a set time.
Sit quietly with Scripture — read one verse (like Psalm 62:1) and then close your eyes, meditating on the words. Let God’s truth settle into your heart.
Surrender anxious thoughts — when your mind spirals, trade those worries for silence and rest in His presence.
🛠 Tools for Your Time of Stillness
Practical choices help silence become a rhythm, not just a random moment.
🌳 Take a phone-free walk in nature notice the details of God’s creation as a form of worship.
🪴 Create a quiet corner in your home with a Bible, candle, and journal.
📵 Do a “digital fast” unplug from scrolling for an evening or whole day.
📖 Use a journal write down prayers, verses you’re meditating on, and what you sense God is speaking. (The Reflections Journal Page is perfect for this, a place to track prayers and see how God answers over time.)
🏖 Find a sacred space a beach, park bench, or even your car can become your meeting place with God.
These intentional steps create an environment where your soul can rest in Him, just like David described.
🌸 Calming Tip of the Day
Calming Tip of the Day:
Take a 15-minute silence fast today, No phone, no music, no distractions-just you, your Bible, and God. Read one verse, close your eyes, and let Him impress His truth on your heart.
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🙌 Prayer for You
Father, thank You that You are our refuge, our salvation, and our peace. For the one reading this today, I pray You quiet her anxious thoughts and give her rest in You alone. Teach her how to wait in silence, to meditate on Your Word, and to unplug from distractions so she can hear Your Spirit clearly. In every season of change, remind her that You are faithful and that Your timing is perfect. In Jesus’ name, amen.
👉 Want to make stillness part of your daily rhythm?
Download the Daily Reflections Journal Page to record your prayers, Scriptures, and the ways God is speaking to you in the silence.
