"Be still, and know that I am God" PSALM 46:10 NIV
It is in silence that God is known, and though mysteries that he declares himself Robert Hugh Benson
I am content and at peace. As a child lies quietly in its mother's arms, so my heart is quite within me. PSALM 131:2 GNT
O Lord, the Scriptures says, "there is a time for silence and a time for speech." Savior, teach me the silence of humility, the silence of wisdom, the silence of love, the silence of perfection, the silence that speaks without words, the silence of faith. Lord, teach me to silence my own heart that I may listen to the gentle movement of the Holy Spirit within me and sense the depths which are of God. German Prayer
Remember...
*Elijah did not hear God in the wind, the earthquake, or the fire, but in a still, small voice. * Jesus made time for silence and knew the value of a quite retreat. * A quite heart is attentive to and can hear God's gentlest whisper. * Silence is a gift that reduces stress and nurtures your spirit.
Simplify...
*Run a quite fan to dull background noise and help to improve your concentration. *Reflect during pauses in conversation instead of talking just to break the silence. *Cultivate quite by establishing a set family break from TV and telephone calls. *Retreat to a silent sanctuary at least ten minutes each day. *Break the habit of listening to music just for background noise.
My Reflection: Having a quite time with God means we need to have a communication to Him. If we have concerns in our hearts, we need to consult God's help and hear his whisper to us.
Their is some instances that I have so many concerns in my heart. Insecurities and hopelessness are the good examples of my concerns I always feel. I gently went to the rooftop and have a quite time to the Lord. During my stay, I notice that the rain is pouring upon me. Birds were flying in the mid air. I can feel the cool breeze on it which means that I can hear the Lord's whisper. Although it was very cold but I can feel that the Lord is within me. I think that He told me that "My dear, their is no need to worry, everything will be fine". Tears flown to my face. He just showed me that life was beautiful. It is very sad that I woke up in the morning and see the ugly sides of it. It makes me feel sick. But I am thankful that God showed me that their is a solution on my concerns or problems. He just whisper to me that HE was with me.
I realized that a quite time with him is a best solution on my concerns from my heart.. Reading His word cures me inside and out.
One who can keep a thought-filled and active silence for more than two minutes can hold anyone for two hours Adela Rogers Saint Johns
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