Good morning.
Think about the last time you walked into an amusement park. What was the experience like? Probably a thousand things vied for your attention, including bright flashing lights, cacophonous music, and crowded walkways. In all likelihood, it was hard to focus (and impossible to have a conversation).
Everyday life can also feel like that sometimes - too much input and not enough time to process everything that’s going on. It’s no wonder that we struggle to hear the Lord’s “still small voice” in all of it! Jesus faced this same problem, which is why He made sure to get away and spend time with His Father. In Mark 1:35 we read, "Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the house and went off to a solitary place, where he prayed."
The psalmist says: "I have calmed and quieted myself, I am like a weaned child with its mother; like a weaned child I am content."(Psalms 131:2) To enjoy this inner peace, we must periodically pause everything and let our soul become aware of the Holy Spirit’s presence. “Be still, and know that I am God.” (Psalms 46:10)
Intentionally slowing down can be difficult to do, but experiencing the serenity and rest God provides is a gift well worth seeking.
Take a moment today to draw aside from the hustle and bustle and listen for the Lord’s still small voice.
Blessings.
Mike and Daphne
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