Retrace your Steps
For in being still, you can be present
Dear Sibling,
Have you noticed that we set plans and when we achieve them, we are so quick to move on to the next big thing? We set goals like getting promoted, achieving fitness goals, moving into a new house, etc . Once we achieve these things, we move the goalpost.
We live in a world that glorifies hustle, multitasking, and always looking ahead. But sometimes the only thing we can do is pause, breathe, and pay attention.
We barely celebrate what we have achieved before setting out on the next thing. We set a new target and suddenly we are focused on the new better.
Hearing this sentence made me reassess my life and how in my pursuit for better, I may have distracted myself from a lot. While we are busy dreaming about someday, we are often missing the beauty of today.
Jesus literally tells us in Matthew 6:34 “therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself, each day has enough trouble of its own”. We are not to borrow stress from tomorrow, and yet we often spend time thinking about the future that we forget to live the very life we are praying for.
Let us not miss what God is doing right now because we are too busy chasing what’s next, what’s better. He is not just the God of our future, He is the God of today, He is here today.
As Q1 has ended, we are asking you to recalibrate. Sit still and take in the wins, the losses, the misses, the opportunities that came our way. “Be still, and know that I am God.” — Psalm 46:10
That verse doesn’t say “Be productive and know,” or “Be successful and know.” It says be still. Because stillness creates space for presence. And presence creates room for God.
Here are 5 ways that you can do that;
1. Put your phone down for 10 minutes, sit in silence. No scrolling, no music, no multitasking. Just be. Let God speak in the quiet.
2. Pay attention to what’s in front of you. Notice the colors around you. The way sunlight hits the wall. The way your coffee smells (for the coffee drinkers). The way someone smiles at you. These aren’t small things—they’re glimpses of God’s creativity and kindness.
3. You should enjoy today instead of obsessing over tomorrow: take time to celebrate the wins and losses. If we are always chasing the next thing, we miss what God is doing right now.
4. Growth also happens in the in-between : the waiting seasons, the slow growth, and even the setbacks are where God does His best work. Example: Jesus spent 30 years in preparation for a 3-year ministry. God isn’t in a hurry, so why are you?
5. Take some time to rest. So today, let’s trade the rush for the next goalpost for stillness.
God is not only in your someday, He’s right here in your right now.
BIBLE PLAN
One of the best ways to build a Consistent Bible study habit is through Bible Plans. Every single month we share a Bible Plan to help you with this.
You can join us on this month’s Bible Plan here.
April 2025 @ BTH Global
It’s the Easter season and we’re so excited to celebrate the reason for the season: JESUS with our siblings across different parts of the world.
This April, we’re showing up just like we always do, full of energy, love, and exciting activities. From daycations to picnics, lunches to festivals, here’s how we’re connecting and celebrating together:
📍 Scotland & Manchester
April 18 – Easter Picnic in Scotland 🍓⛱️
It’s spring, so a beautiful day outdoors with siblings, snacks, laughter, and sunshine as we celebrate as a family.April 19 – Easter Lunch in Manchester 🍽️✨
Come break bread with the BTH family in Manchester — great food, great conversations, and even greater company.
📍Lagos
April 19 – Aramanda Festival! 🎶
Our Lagos siblings are stepping out for the Aramanda Festival.
BTH siblings get 30% off tickets with the code BTHdiscount — don’t miss it!
📍 Abuja
April 21 – Easter Monday Lunch 🍲
A chill Easter Monday lunch with siblings in Abuja. Let’s gather around good food and celebrate Jesus together.
📍 Lagos, Ibadan & Abeokuta
April 26 – Daycation to Abeokuta 🧺🚐
We’ll be going to Abeokuta to spend the day exploring the historical city. Siblings in Lagos, Ibadan and Abeokuta, this is for you and we look forward having an all-in-one experience with you.
💻 Global Virtual Hangouts
Not in any of these cities? That’s not a problem.
We’ve got virtual hangouts for siblings in every part of the world 🌐
Happening on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month. The link will be shared on our Telegram group chat
No matter where you are, near or far, there’s a BTH Hangout for you.
This month, let’s hang out, unwind, and celebrate the joy Jesus’ resurrection.
🎟️ Get all your tickets here.
YOUR BTH TESTIMONY
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Until next time.
Your Family,
BTH Global.