“Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
There are two voices within us. One is “the self” — the part of us that clings to control, reacts in fear, and carries the weight of ego and past hurts. It strategizes, defends, and demands, often running wild in an effort to shape the world to its liking. This self is restless, always chasing and striving, yet never fully at peace.
Then, there is the soul—the eternal, the observer. This is the part of us that doesn’t grasp or push but simply watches, listens, and trusts. It is the quiet knowing, the deep stillness beneath the storm, the voice that whispers,
“You are already held. You are already loved. You don’t have to fight so hard.”
God calls us to step back from the self that clings and step into the soul that surrenders. He invites us to release our fearful thinking, our need to control, and our endless striving. When we do, we find that He was always there, holding it all together.
Today, take a breath. Step back. Observe without reacting. Let your soul, not your self, be the one that leads.
Prayer:
Lord, help me to quiet the restless self within me. Teach me to trust in You, to step back from my fears and my need to control, and to rest in the peace of Your presence. Let my soul be my guide, rooted in Your eternal love. Amen.
