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<v SPEAKER_00>In the busyness of life, in the chaos that our schedules can bring, today we have an invitation from God to simply be still.

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<v SPEAKER_00>To be still and know that He is God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>These words come from Psalm 46, 10, where God says, be still and know that I am God.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Stillness is not something our world encourages.

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<v SPEAKER_00>We are often moving quickly from one task to the next, filling every quiet moment with activity or noise.

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<v SPEAKER_00>But this invitation from God reminds us that our faith does not grow through constant striving.

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<v SPEAKER_00>It grows through trust.

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<v SPEAKER_00>When we are still, we remember who God is and who we are not.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Today we are going to pause and allow God to quiet our hearts.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a slow breath and become aware that He is present with you right now.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Take a moment to thank God that He is sovereign over every detail of your life.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Praise Him that He is steady and unchanging, even when your life feels busy or overwhelming.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Bring to Him anything that has been creating pressure or stress in your life.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Repeat after me, God, you are in control.

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<v SPEAKER_00>I rest in your presence today.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Thank you for inviting me to be still.

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<v SPEAKER_00>Amen.