Silence

How often do we take a moment to genuinely appreciate silence? To most people, it tends to be uncomfortable, awkward, or even frightening. Why is this? We so often find ourselves needing to turn on the tv, or music, or some other source of sound so as to not have to wade in the treacherous water that is silence. What makes silence so uncomfortable for us? We live in a world that is so full of noise that one would think it would be a relief, but no. We've become so consumed by the world as a society that we no longer recognize the value of silence. 

Instead of looking at silence as uncomfortable or frightening, try to recognize the peace that can come with it if you just do a little digging to find it. Silence is a treasure. A treasure worth more than you can realize. Just take a moment, go to your room, shut the door, and do your best to cast away all stressful thoughts, and if you can't, then place them before God. Give them to Him and then take a step back and just listen. Let your mind open and open your senses to God. When God told Elijah to exit the cave when he heard Him call him, he did not come out at the loud noises that God sent, but only when he heard a soft whisper (1 Kings 19:11-13). Therefore, how can we expect to hear God when he calls if we are never in a surrounding quiet enough to hear the tiniest whispers of His voice? 

Again I say to you, silence is a treasure, and it is to be seen as such and guarded as such. 

Dominus Vobiscum,

Ginger Monk.

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