Avery's Message: Learning How to Be Still

Avery's message, "Learning how to be still," encourages middle schoolers to find rest and peace in God despite their overwhelming, busy schedules of school, sports, and other activities. She shares that she herself struggled with being still, which God addressed first with a gentle reminder, then a stop sign, and finally through a fractured arm, forcing her to slow down. Citing scripture like Matthew 11:28 ("Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest") and Psalm 46:10 ("Be still and know that I am God"), Avery explains that God is commanding them to stop rushing and invites them to exchange their heavy burdens of stress and worry for His easy yoke and light burden. Ultimately, she urges them to stop, open the invitation to God's presence, and trade their stress for peace, joy, and rest.