Its something that we say we want but struggle to actively do.
As a child, we are made to sit in silence or time-out and think about what weve done.
The act of practicing silence has been negatively associated with a form of discipline to correct a behavior.
Sam Burriss
Now as an adult, we understand that silence is needed more than we could have ever imagined.
But why is it important?
But how do we quiet our minds when everything is pulling for our attention?
Sam Burriss
Practice:
It will take time to practice and learn how to quiet our minds.
What are you willing to give up to spend time with your Savior?
We know the expectations of us in business but why is it different in our spiritual lives?
No one else needed in that moment just a time to meet with Jesus.
But more than anything, it is a time to hear from Him.
Its a time to eliminate all the distractions so that theres nothing us competing for our attention.
Our Father wants us to come to Him with expectancy ready to learn and hear from Him.
I dont know about you but I want the feeling of hearing from God on a daily basis.
I dont want to just pray and go about my day but truly give Him the opportunity to speak.
We have to approach prayer as a two-way communication.
Its the same when we sit with our God.
He wants an opportunity to be given a chance to talk to us too.
Lord, help me to get comfortable in the quiet, still moments.
Show me the importance of stopping and removing distractions to spend time in your presence.
