Stillness as a Spiritual Practice (and How You Can Practice It Even When Life is Anything But Still)
Life rarely slows down, yet the Christian practice of stillness invites us to pause, breathe, and reconnect with God—even in the midst of chaos. Rooted in Scripture, embraced by centuries of believers, and supported by modern science, stillness nurtures our spiritual, emotional, and physical well-being. This article explores why stillness matters, how it impacts mental health, and practical ways—like breath prayers—you can weave it into your daily rhythm, no matter how busy life gets.
Why Do We Resist Rest?
It’s a beautiful Saturday morning here in the MacEwen house. I’m enjoying breakfast and coffee with my wife, laughing about the crazy dreams we had last night and talking about our wonderful dreams for the day ahead.
And then… my phone rings.
Everyday, our society is becoming more and more burnt out and evidently craving rest—yet we still struggle to embrace opportunities for rest when they are presented to us.
Is “Sabbath” Just a Religious Rule?
I know what you’re thinking. You probably haven’t even heard the word “sabbath” since your Sunday school teacher taught you about the Ten Commandments. But maybe that is exactly the problem. Many of us haven’t thought about the Sabbath (let alone kept it “holy”) since grade school. It is like we think, at some point in world history, the practice of sabbath stopped being important.