Exodus 14:14 + He Leadeth Me by Walter J. Ciszek, S.J.

In a world that rarely slows down, God invites us to be still. In this first season of Be Still: A Walking with Purpose Podcast, Lisa Brenninkmeyer explores six Scriptures that teach us how to stop striving, quiet our hearts, and trust Him in the middle of real life. Through the wisdom of the Bible and the companionship of great books, we’ll discover how God gently holds us steady and invites us to be still—right where we are.

Today we’re going to slow down together with one of the most beloved verses in all of Scripture: “The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be still” (Exodus 14:14).

What do you do when you can’t fix it?

When a relationship is strained.
When someone you love is struggling.
When a diagnosis, injustice, or uncertainty feels unbearable.

In this episode, Lisa reflects on He Leadeth Me by Father Walter J. Ciszek, S.J., and the powerful promise of Exodus 14:14.

Standing at the edge of the Red Sea, the Israelites faced what felt impossible. Behind them: Pharaoh’s army. Before them: the sea. No way forward. No way back.

And into that panic, God gave a command that feels just as counterintuitive today: Be still.

In this episode, we explore:

• Why our instinct is to control when we feel afraid
• The hidden pride beneath our striving
• The “if only” spiral that keeps us stuck in regret
• How surrender is not passivity, but trust
• What Father Ciszek discovered about freedom in the midst of suffering

Sometimes God does not part the sea immediately. Sometimes He asks us to trust Him inside it.

This episode is an invitation to release what was never yours to carry—and to believe that the Lord is fighting for you, even when you cannot see Him moving.

Journaling Questions

1. Name your Red Sea.
   Where in your life do you feel trapped—with something threatening behind you and something impossible in front of you? What fear is driving your urge to control?
2. Consider your grip.
   Is there a plan or outcome you are holding tightly? What would “being still” look like there?

Key Scripture
Exodus 14:14. The Lord will fight for you, and you have only to be still.

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