A Prayer to Rest from a Performative Faith

Like the Israelites at the Red Sea (Exodus 14), sometimes God’s call isn’t to fight or run—but to be still. That command feels counterintuitive when fear and striving push us to do more. In tonight's prayer and devotional, we are reminded that spiritual stillness isn’t defeat—it’s trust.

Amber Ginter reflects on how many of us live out a performative faith, one that feels like we must continually prove ourselves to God and others. But salvation doesn’t come from our effort; it comes by grace through faith. When we rest in Him, we move from striving to surrender.

Being still is one of the deepest acts of obedience. It reorients our hearts from performance to presence. It’s not passive—it’s an active declaration that God is in control and His grace is enough.

📖 Tonight’s Scripture: Psalm 46:10 (NIV)

“Be still, and know that I am God.”
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🙏 Your Nightly Prayer

Dear Jesus,
Resting in a world that demands constant striving isn’t easy. Please help me let go of a performative faith and surrender to Your grace. Teach me what it means to be still and know that You are God. Fill me with Your peace that surpasses all understanding, and quiet my spirit with Your presence. I trust and thank You, Lord.
Amen.

🧘 Three Things to Meditate Upon

1. Where do you struggle most with resting in God’s grace instead of striving?

2. How does the story of the Israelites in Exodus 14 speak into your current season?

3. Memorize Psalm 46:10. Write it somewhere visible so you’re reminded daily to let go and be still.

📣 Calls to Action

• 📝 Journal about where you may be trying to “perform” in your faith instead of resting in grace.

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• 💌 Share this prayer with a friend who may also need the reminder to release striving and embrace stillness.

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