Carrying Stillness into a New Beginning

“Be still, and know that I am God!” (Psalm 46:10, NLT).

By now, the year is already moving. Work has resumed at full pace. Classes are in session. Meetings, targets, and expectations are no longer theoretical — they are real and demanding. For many of us, the quiet of the holidays feels distant. And yet, this is often the moment when we most need to pause.

Psalm 46:10 speaks directly into a season like this: “Be still, and know that I am God.” This invitation does not expire after the first week of January. God calls us to stillness not only at the beginning, but in the middle of movement. For tentmakers, those serving God through work, business, and study, this kind of attentiveness becomes essential.

Psalm 62 reminds us that true rest is found not in lighter schedules, but in God Himself. When our inner life is anchored in Him, we are better able to recognise His guidance in ordinary workdays, difficult conversations, and unexpected opportunities. Stillness trains our hearts to listen beneath the noise.

Carrying stillness into a new beginning may look different now.
It may mean pausing before responding to pressure at work.
It may be sitting quietly with Scripture at the end of a long day rather than the start.
It may be choosing to reflect before making decisions that affect others.
These small, intentional pauses shape how we live out our calling.

This is where tentmaking is sustained. When we learn to slow our hearts while our hands remain busy, our work becomes more than effort — it becomes a place of obedience, witness, and trust. God meets us not outside our responsibilities, but within them.

Even now, it is not too late to return to stillness. God remains present, speaking, and at work through our everyday lives.

Reflection

Where can you intentionally pause this week to listen for God’s guidance before moving forward?

Prayer

Father, in this new beginning, teach us to carry Your stillness. Quiet our striving souls. Help us listen first, trust deeply, and step forward only as You direct. Amen.