When God starts to deal with your old nature He heads straight for the center of all that you hold most dear. Allow Him to bring you the cross in the very center of who you are. Don’t grumble and become agitated when the process starts: Silence and peace will help you much more than being upset.
You will be tempted to speak out in a humble tone of voice to tell others of your problems. Watch out for this! A humility that is still talkative does not run very deep. When you talk too much your self-love relieves its sense of shame a little.
Don’t be angry about what people say. Just follow God and let them talk. As far as people are concerned, you will never be able to satisfy them. Silence, peace, and union with God should comfort you from all that people speak against you. You need to be determined to do right in your present situation—but at the same time your quick temper requires checks and balances. Come to God often just to sit in His presence and renew yourself. Nothing is as important as lowliness of heart, and detachment from your own opinion and will. Stiffness and harshness is not the spirit of Jesus Christ. — François de Fénelon
STILLNESS: WHEN FAITH PUTS IT DOWN: by Pastor Aramis D. Hinds, Sr.
François de Fénelon (1651–1715) was a French pastor, teacher, and spiritual writer whose life and words invite believers into a deeper, quieter walk with God. As Archbishop of Cambrai and a trusted mentor to young leaders, Fénelon was known for his gentle wisdom, pastoral heart, and deep commitment to spiritual formation. His Spiritual Letters continue to guide readers toward a life of prayer shaped by attentiveness, obedience, and inward renewal.
The daily devotional readings shared during our consecration are drawn primarily from 100 Days in the Secret Place, compiled by Gene Edwards, and a select number of other rich essays and writings. These excerpts are shared for devotional and discipleship purposes, with gratitude for the rich spiritual heritage preserved in the work. We encourage anyone who is helped by these readings to explore the full book for deeper reflection.