Holy Habits: Silence, Solitude & Stillness | LEV Church
“Be still and know that I am God.” – Psalm 46:10
In a world driven by noise, distraction, and constant movement, could it be that what your soul truly needs is stillness?
In this powerful installment of our Holy Habits series at LEV Church, we explored the sacred, often overlooked spiritual disciplines of silence, solitude, and stillness. While the modern church often elevates activity, Jesus invites us into something deeper: presence.
Three Holy Habits That Prepare Us for More:
1. Silence:
Silence is more than the absence of sound. It’s the posture of reverence that quiets external noise so we can finally hear the whisper of God. It’s awe-filled listening. It’s internal stillness.
“Truly my soul silently waits for God.” —Psalm 62:1
2. Solitude:
Solitude is not isolation—it’s an invitation into intimacy. Jesus Himself withdrew often to lonely places. Not to escape people, but to be with the Father. In a culture that celebrates hustle, solitude is a countercultural act of surrender.
3. Stillness:
Stillness is letting go of control. The Hebrew word used in Psalm 46:10 literally means “cease striving” or “loosen your grip.” Stillness isn’t laziness. It’s trust. It’s knowing that transformation begins not in movement, but in surrender.
“Martha, you are worried and troubled about many things. But one thing is needed…” —Luke 10:41–42
We revisited the story of Mary and Martha, not to shame Martha’s service, but to highlight Mary’s choice: stillness at Jesus’ feet. Mary wasn’t praised for inactivity—she was praised for intimacy. In church culture today, activity often replaces intimacy, and we risk becoming more Martha-driven than Mary-devoted.
Church History Reflection:
Throughout history, these holy habits were once central to Christian practice. Monastic communities preserved Scripture, taught disciplines like lectio divina, and structured life around prayerful rhythms. But in rejecting excesses, the Reformation era sometimes discarded the very habits that cultivate depth.
We’ve inherited systems that teach us about God—but offer little space to be with God.
Your Challenge:
This week, choose a time—just 15 minutes—and be with God.
Don’t bring a to-do list. Don’t fill the silence with music or needs.
Just be. Sit. Listen.
Ask:
God, what have I been too busy to hear?
Where have I been serving without sitting?
What might You want to say if I stopped talking?
In a time when distractions are louder than ever, the Spirit may be whispering the same invitation Jesus gave Martha: Choose the better portion.
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