Be Quiet

We have a lot of things clamoring for our attention. In a world that is increasingly connected (at least superficially) we are bombarded with media messages, notifications, and demands to be noticed. Every message wants our exclusive, focused attention which is increasingly impossible to give as we become paralyzed by the amount of choices in front of us. In fact, what happens is that we are unable to focus on what matters most when our mind is constantly shifting from one stimulus to another.

If we want to stop being constantly pelted with input we've got to figure out how to unplug and meditate on the voice that matters most. We've got to be willing to set aside our technology, turn off the outside voices, and sit quietly in that moment. This isn't an easy practice and it will certainly require some discipline, but the benefits of hearing the right voice are worth our efforts. If we won't turn off all of the other chatter, no one else will do it for us.

More Than Words

There are times when words are difficult to form and cohesive thoughts run apart instead of together. It doesn't always indicate a lack of focus, but often a need for a time of meditation and personal processing. We have the option of pausing to listen to what our King has to say or turning the volume up on life to drown His voice out. God is actively working to stimulate our minds and spirits and if we don't pause to take notice of it, we will eventually condition ourselves to shut Him out.



Be slow to speak and quick to listen. Shut off the technology that captures our every waking moment, put aside the anxieties of tomorrow (and the day after) and turn away from the mindless droning of our entertainment world. Find peace, comfort, and direction in what God is trying to share with you. We will find incredible fulfillment and healing when we can simply be still and know that He is God.