Stillness (Reflection)

Dear Mosaic Family,

After reading Pastor Joel’s article, Stillness, in the latest edition of the DPP, I realized this is exactly what the Lord has been leading me toward over the past few months.

As a Licensed Graduate Professional Counselor and GMo Shepherdess, my role requires me to sit with people, listen intently, be present, and be still for others. Yet, I often struggle with doubts about my abilities, a waning desire to participate, and, at times, overwhelming fatigue. I remind myself that these could be signs of spiritual warfare and/or burnout, but even with a daily devotion routine, the internal battles persisted.

In September 2024, I accompanied my husband to Incheon, South Korea, for the 4th Lausanne Congress, a global Christian conference. While he attended sessions, I had the opportunity to be still with the Lord. During these quiet moments, I sensed Him saying: "You’re struggling because you are not making space to be still with Me. You need to be still so you can hear My voice and how I am directing you each day. You need to build in daily rest."

Since then, I have been on a journey to create more margin in my life—space to be still, hear Him clearly and rest. What does this look like? My morning devotional time has not just continued but deepened as I learn to slow down and abide with God. I stop working after 7 PM to reflect on the day, recognize God’s hand in my life, and see how He has answered my prayers. During Lent, I am fasting from social media and binge-watching my favorite shows, replacing them with reading, listening to music, or simply enjoying quiet, and sensing God’s presence. This way of living is not easy. God continues to test my commitment, yet I press forward, trusting He will strengthen me.

At 57 years old, mortality feels more real as I watch my elders pass on. When I take my last breath, I want to be so at peace that I will not be afraid—because I have spent time cultivating stillness and dwelling in His presence.

"Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for You are with me; Your rod and Your staff, they comfort me." — Psalm 23:4

Kim Ince
GMO Shepherdess