“My soul waits in silence for God alone.” Psalm 62:1 NASB
The quietest place that I’ve ever experienced was just above the earth while parasailing. Not only was it thrilling and incredibly beautiful but quite astonishing.
My daughter and I were whisked out beyond the ocean waves by jet-ski, then mounted upward toward the skies on sailing apparatus. What a view of the sea on the one hand and the shoreline dotted with tall buildings and beach goers on the other. Then I noticed the sound of silence. While we could view all the obvious noise below it was no longer audible.
More amazing than the beauty was the peace and quiet. Up near the clouds I felt a closeness to God as never before, drawing me near to Him.
Yet I don’t have to be up in the clouds to draw close to God. Whenever and wherever I come to Him in prayer I draw near to Him and He draws near to me. I sit before Him in reverence sharing love, joy and peace. Worry, fear, and anxiety fall away because I’m present with the King of Kings.
It’s in these still and quiet moments that silence is golden. The psalmist tells us to be silent before the Lord and wait expectantly for Him (Psalm 37:7 HCSB). He has great and mighty things to tell us. Set yourself apart from the world and focus on our Maker.
Are you searching for a place of escape from the noisy world around you? God is right there in the quiet places. Meet Him there. Just the two of you.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, I long to be in your presence joyfully sharing quiet, tender moments with you.
By Karen Huffaker
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Further Reading
• When Silence is More Than Being Quiet – by Kyle Norman
• The Silent Waiting – by Roy Lessin
• Silent Fellowship with the Father – by Charles Spurgeonxcxxxxxaaaaaazzz