I Trusted My Intellect More Than God's Voice (Reading Psalm 46)

Do you rely more on your intellect than God's voice?

In this episode of the Still Coloring podcast, Toni Collier opens up about a difficult truth she discovered while reading Psalm 46: she had been trusting her own understanding more than God's wisdom. If you've been overthinking every decision, carrying burdens you were never meant to carry, or feeling exhausted from trying to control every outcome, this conversation is for you.

Through honest storytelling, biblical insight, and practical encouragement, Toni unpacks what it really means to "be still and know that I am God"—and why discernment often requires us to slow down, surrender, and listen. Psalm 46 reminds us that God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble. Even when life feels chaotic, His presence offers peace that striving never can. You don't have to figure everything out on your own.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why self-reliance can keep us from hearing God's voice

• The difference between intellect and discernment

• How to trust God when you don't know what to do

• What "be still" actually means in everyday life

• Why surrender is often the first step toward peace

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