This Time I Will Be Still: October Scripture Writing Plan

October invites us to slow down. The seasons shift, the air changes, and we’re reminded that stillness isn’t weakness—it’s strength. Life often pulls us to run faster, do more, prove more. But God calls us to anchor ourselves in His peace. To release anxiety, release striving, and be still enough to hear His whisper: “I am with you.”

This month, each day’s scripture will center on stillness, trust, and God’s peace. As you write, let the Word quiet your spirit and remind you that becoming doesn’t happen in the noise, but in the stillness.

31 Days of Stillness 

1. Psalm 46:10 – Be still and know that I am God.
   → How can I create moments of stillness today to recognize God’s presence?

2. Exodus 14:14 – The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still.
   → What battles can I release into God’s hands instead of fighting on my own?

3. Isaiah 30:15 – In quietness and trust is your strength.
   → Where do I need to lean on trust instead of control?

4. Matthew 11:28-29 – Come to me, all who are weary and burdened… and I will give you rest.
   → What burdens am I carrying that I need to lay at Jesus’ feet?

5. Psalm 62:1 – Truly my soul finds rest in God.
   → What does true rest look like in my life right now?

6. Psalm 131:2 – I have calmed and quieted my soul.
   → How can I practice calming my inner world today?

7. Philippians 4:6-7 – Do not be anxious about anything… the peace of God will guard your hearts.
   → How can I choose prayer instead of anxiety this week?

8. Psalm 4:8 – In peace I will lie down and sleep.
   → How does trusting God impact my rest?

9. Mark 4:39 – He got up, rebuked the wind, and said, “Peace, be still.”
   → What storms in my life need God’s peace right now?

10. Habakkuk 2:20 – The Lord is in His holy temple; let all the earth be silent before Him.
    → How can silence deepen my awareness of God?

11. Psalm 37:7 – Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for Him.
    → Where do I need more patience in waiting on God?

12. Lamentations 3:25-26 – It is good to wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord.
    → What am I learning in the waiting?

13. 1 Peter 5:7 – Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.
    → What anxieties do I need to release today?

14. Isaiah 26:3 – You keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast.
    → How can I keep my thoughts anchored on God?

15. Psalm 94:19 – When anxiety was great within me, your consolation brought me joy.
    → How has God comforted me in hard times?

16. John 14:27 – Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.
    → What does receiving God’s peace mean to me today?

17. Zephaniah 3:17 – He will quiet you with His love.
    → How does God’s love silence my fears?

18. Psalm 23:2 – He leads me beside quiet waters.
    → Where is God leading me toward rest and renewal?

19. Ecclesiastes 3:7 – A time to be silent and a time to speak.
    → How can I discern when to stay quiet and when to speak?

20. Romans 8:6 – The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.
    → How can I shift my thoughts toward Spirit-filled peace?

21. Psalm 16:8-9 – With Him at my right hand, I will not be shaken.
    → What helps me stay steady when life feels uncertain?

22. 2 Thessalonians 3:16 – May the Lord of peace Himself give you peace at all times.
    → How can I lean into His peace today?

23. Colossians 3:15 – Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts.
    → What does it mean for peace to “rule” in my life?

24. Psalm 119:165 – Great peace have those who love your law.
    → How does God’s Word bring me peace?

25. Proverbs 17:1 – Better a dry crust with peace and quiet than a house full of feasting with strife.
    → What simple choices can I make for peace in my home?

26. James 3:18 – Peacemakers who sow in peace reap a harvest of righteousness.
    → How can I sow peace in my relationships today?

27. Isaiah 32:17 – The fruit of righteousness will be peace.
    → How does obedience to God lead to peace?

28. Psalm 29:11 – The Lord gives strength to His people; the Lord blesses His people with peace.
    → Where do I need God’s strength and peace right now?

29. Romans 15:13 – May the God of hope fill you with joy and peace as you trust in Him.
    → How can hope and peace work together in my life?

30. John 16:33 – In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.
    → How does this verse encourage me when I face struggles?

31. Psalm 55:22 – Cast your cares on the Lord and He will sustain you.
    → What care do I need to surrender as I close this month?

As October closes, reflect on the stillness you’ve invited into your life. The storms may not have vanished, but you’ve discovered the quiet strength that comes from resting in God. Remember—stillness isn’t about doing nothing; it’s about trusting the One who holds everything.

Carry this truth with you: what is meant for you will not pass you by. Let stillness be your anchor, peace your companion, and God’s Word your daily guide as you continue the Art of Becoming.

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Anika B Chestnut