Silence

Silence

Silence is the room we create for the searching of God, where we hear His voice and follow.

Mark Buchanan

Your life is filled with voices—some giving advice, some clamoring for attention, others possibly casting blame. Another voice comes from the enemy: “You’re too weak. You will never get through this ordeal. You don’t have enough resources. No one really cares about you. Just give up!” At times these voices give so many conflicting ideas that you want to scream or escape into sleep—just to flee the sound of so much input.

Stop. Be intentional about creating a quiet place where you can hear My voice. Turn off all outside sounds. Get away from the chaos around you and listen to Me. Cease striving and study My character. I maintain the same position I’ve always had—in sovereign control. Begin by worshiping Me. Speak My names out loud. Thank Me for what you are learning in your current situation. Read a Scripture that brings you hope. I delight in hearing your prayers. Concentrate on My power to do what looks impossible. Expect Me to work on your behalf.

Be still, and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth.

Psalm 46:10, NIV