Pastor Stephen Dedman

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth!
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭46‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
What burden or situation do you need to stop carrying and place into God’s hands today?

Context
The psalmist wrote these words in a passage that describes turmoil, wars, and shaking nations. Yet God’s answer was not panic or fear, it was trust. Being still means surrendering our need to control every outcome and acknowledging that God is sovereign over every circumstance.

Application
Life often moves at a relentless pace. Responsibilities, deadlines, family concerns, financial pressures, and unexpected challenges can leave us feeling overwhelmed. In the midst of the noise, God gives a simple yet powerful command: “Be still.” This is not merely an invitation to physical rest but a call to quiet our hearts and trust Him completely.

When we focus on our problems, anxiety grows. When we focus on God, faith grows. The same God who created the heavens and the earth is actively working in your life today. He sees what you cannot see and is accomplishing what you cannot accomplish on your own.

Take a few moments today to pause before God. Turn off the distractions, lay your burdens before Him, and remind yourself that He is in control. Trust Him with the situations that are beyond your ability to fix.

Truth For The Day
God is already at work in every situation.

Pray
Lord, help me to be still before You. Quiet my anxious thoughts and strengthen my faith. Remind me that You are God and that nothing is beyond Your power. Teach me to trust You more each day and to rest in Your presence. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Commit your way to the Lord,
Trust also in Him,
And He shall bring it to pass.
‭‭Psalms‬ ‭37‬:‭5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Do you have a burden, decision, or concern that you need to fully commit to the Lord today?

Context
Psalm 37 was written by David to encourage God’s people not to become discouraged by the apparent success of the wicked. Throughout the psalm, David repeatedly reminds believers to trust the Lord, delight in Him, and remain faithful. In verse 5, David gives a simple yet powerful instruction: commit your way to the Lord and trust Him completely.

Application
Life often presents decisions, challenges, and uncertainties that can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Our natural tendency is to carry the burden ourselves, trying to control every outcome. However, God never intended for us to navigate life alone. To “commit” our way to the Lord means to roll our burdens, plans, and concerns onto Him and place them under His care.

Trusting God doesn’t mean we understand everything He is doing. It means we believe His wisdom is greater than ours and that His plans are ultimately for His glory and our good. When we surrender our path to Him, we can rest knowing that He is working behind the scenes, even when we cannot see it.

Truth For The Day
God is faithful to guide, provide, and accomplish His purposes when we place our lives in His hands.

Pray
Lord, thank You for caring about every detail of my life. Help me to surrender my plans, worries, and uncertainties to You. Teach me to trust You when I cannot see the way forward. Strengthen my faith and give me peace as I place my future in Your hands. Thank You for Your faithfulness and for working all things according to Your perfect will. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.
‭‭Luke‬ ‭16‬:‭10‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question
Are you faithfully serving God in the responsibilities and opportunities He has already given you?

Context
In Luke 16, Jesus teaches His disciples about stewardship and responsibility. He explains that faithfulness is not measured by the size of the task but by the heart of the servant. Before God entrusts greater responsibilities, He looks for faithfulness in the ordinary and often unnoticed areas of life.

Application
Many believers spend their lives waiting for a bigger opportunity to serve, while overlooking the opportunities already before them. Whether it is spending time in prayer, serving others, sharing encouragement, or walking in integrity, every act of obedience matters. Faithfulness today prepares us for whatever God has planned tomorrow.

God values faithfulness more than prominence. The small acts of obedience we offer today reveal our character and demonstrate our trustworthiness before Him.

Truth For The Day
What seems insignificant to us is often significant to God.

Pray
Lord, help me to be faithful in the little things. Give me a heart that honors You in both the seen and unseen moments of life. Teach me to serve with diligence, integrity, and joy, trusting that You are at work through every act of obedience. In Jesus’ name, Amen.