The Calm You Crave - Your Nightly Prayer

The Calm You Crave
Your Nightly Prayer for Apr. 29, 2025
 by Keri Eichberger

TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE

He says, “Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.”  - Psalm 46:10

SOMETHING TO PONDER 

I think if I were to ever get a tattoo, it would be two simple words in the first statement of Psalm 46:10 inked in a spot I could easily see. It would say, in small script, Be still. A reminder I need again and again, day after day. Because most days, more than anything, I long for the stillness of my soul, and the stillness of my spirit. A calm, serene sense washes over my entire being and wipes out all the stress, unease, angst, and uncertainty. And it’s no surprise this is one of the deepest desires of my soul. We live in a world where productivity is glamourized, success is idolized, and more never seems to be enough. I desperately want to be still, but the pull of the world and all its alluring charms constantly tempts with promptings to control our own destiny and create our own prosperous future. 

I don’t think I even have to ask if you long for a deeper sense of stillness and calm to permeate your days, too, do I? You have your own swirl of struggles with an overload of the mind and heart. Maybe you have a schedule that is overflowing, commitments that overwhelm you, or fears, decisions, and contemplations that overtake you. And like me, you just want it all to quietly fizzle and fall down a smooth, streaming waterfall into a motionless pool of peace. You want to be still.   

And the beautiful thing is, not only do we have every reason to desire to follow this instruction, but we have every reason to actually follow it too. Because we really have no reason to do otherwise. No reason to stress, strive, and run ourselves ragged. Because when we are commanded to be still, it is followed by the truest truth. The why behind why we can, and most certainly should, do just that, and be still. And though you likely know this verse in and out, it’s worth repeating again and again. The next few words say, “know that I am God,” telling us to remember that God is in control. Ultimately and always. All the things we’re spinning in mental, emotional, and physical circles over are in his hands. So we can stop. And we can most certainly be still. 

Right now, I’m sure there is an ocean of burdens you’d like to release. We constantly have so much that continues to compete for our minds' focus. Which is why we constantly need to recite the words of Psalm 46:10. Stop and slowly speak the words over your longing soul right now with me. “Be still… and know that I am God.” Still your thoughts, steady your heart, and stay calm all the way to your core. God has you, God has all the fine details of everything you care for. God is in absolute control of everything you are concerned about. God is God. Be still and know that. 

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Almighty God,
You are Lord over all things. Everything I care about, and everything that concerns me. I confess I get so wrapped in strife and stress over it all. I push myself, overwork myself, attempt to control my surroundings, and find myself yearning for rest and a calm peace to penetrate my being. And because you are God, I can have this. I can be still. And I should be still. My stillness in your presence is where you long to have me. Help me remember that you have me, and that you have it all in your good and constant care. Lord, you are God, you are my peace, and I praise you. In your precious name,
Amen.   

THREE THINGS TO MEDITATE UPON 

1. Do you long for a deep sense of stillness in your soul?

2. How would it change the pace and peace of your heart and body if you believed with all your heart that God was in good control of it all?

3. Take a moment of stillness to release to God what’s concerning you right now and thank him for taking good care of every detail.  

Photo Credit: © Unsplash/Aaron Burden

Keri Eichberger is a Jesus-loving Kentucky girl. She is married to her best friend, Mike, and has a full house of five kids. After years of writing for an online audience, Keri became ordained through Southeast Christian Church, giving her life to full-time ministry. She is the author of Win Over Worry: Conquer What Shakes You and Soar With the One Who Overcomes, and has a passion for sharing faith-filled encouragement through devotional writing. Connect with Keri at KeriEichberger.com or Instagram.

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