Psalm 62:5
My soul, wait silently for God alone, for my expectation is from Him.
We are living through a strange kind of digital tug-of-war. On one side, there’s the hustle culture telling us that if we aren’t producing, we aren’t valuable. On the other, there’s a wellness trend that makes healing feel like just another chore on our to-do list – something we have to track, optimise, and post about. Both sides ultimately do the same thing: they keep our minds racing and our worth tied to how hard we’re trying.
David doesn’t suggest we try harder or find ourselves. Instead, he points to a concept that feels almost offensive in our busy world: Silence.
This isn’t just about turning off your phone. It’s about a deep, internal quiet that comes from truly trusting Someone. While the world tells us to shout our worth or perform our peace, the psalmist describes his soul waiting.
When we decide that our expectations come from God, not from our productivity or our healing journey, something shifts and the pressure breaks. You don’t have to hustle for a status God has already given you. You don’t have to curate your life to prove you’re doing okay. Nor do you have to defend your progress to anyone. If God is your source, you can afford to be still. You don’t have to perform.
Let the noise of everyone else’s expectations fade into the background today. Stop checking the digital or social mirror for validation. The world’s trends are constantly shifting, but God is the only constant.
As we move through this Lenten season, whatever you may be fasting from, practise the posture of silence. Mute the world for a moment. Stop the mental chatter. Just sit before the Lord and let your soul wait for Him. You’ll find a strength in that stillness that you’ll never find in the hustle.
