Be Still: Finding Peace When Life Feels Out of Control

When everything feels like it’s shaking, Psalm 46 reminds us that God is not absent in the chaos—He is our refuge within it. In this episode, Rohan Bell explores what it really means to “be still” and how actively trusting God becomes a pathway to peace.

✨ Key Themes in This Episode

🏰 God as refuge and stronghold — safety in the middle of trouble

🌊 Chaos imagery in Psalm 46 — when the world feels out of control

🧠 “Be still” is not passive — choosing trust over rumination

🙏 Faith as practiced theology — working the Word in anxious moments

🕊 Peace through surrender — ceasing self-reliance

⏱ Major Moments

0:28 – Why Psalm 46 is a go-to passage for anxiety

1:03 – Earthquakes, oceans, and biblical chaos imagery

2:56 – What “be still and know that I am God” actually means

3:57 – Ceasing striving vs. doing nothing

4:54 – “If you work the Word, the Word will work for you”

🤔 Reflection & Application

Where are you currently trying to fix everything yourself?

What would it look like today to actively be still before God?

How might meditating on God’s character change your anxiety response?

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