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 Devotional: In a society that seems to value “hard work,” stillness seems to be an anomaly. As people of color especially, we often over work and hold ourselves to such high standards. In our Christian faith, we highlight this idea of a constant “work” and a constant pursuit of “holiness” or “righteous living.” I am a firm believer in co-creating with God. I believe that we are the hands and feet of God on the earth, and that we each must do our “work” to carry out the plans of God in the earth. But as much as work is a central part of our existence, I also believe REST should be as well! There comes a point in time when we have done all the work we can do. There comes a point in time when we must rely on what is bigger, stronger, and wiser than us. I encourage you to set aside worry and to set aside the responsibility to carry what you were not built to hold alone. REST, and watch God, do God's work. Centering Prayer: Teach us to be okay in the stillness, God. Teach us to trust you when we cannot trace you. God, I will be still and watch your beauty unfold.