Psalm 46:10 “Be still, and know that I am God;”
When is the last time you just sat in silence with a friend or someone you love? It could have been in your backyard watching the birds and the leaves rustle. It could have been sitting still in a canoe in the middle of a river enjoying the water. Or, it could have been in their home after they received bad news. There’s a grace in those moments of no words and no activity. Somehow, without words, those times of deep silence cement the bonds between us. The silence creates a connection that no words can express.
Our first reflex when looking to be with God is to pray. We speak either out loud or wordlessly what’s in our heart – thanking God for the blessings we’ve received, asking for blessings for those we love, or just asking for help. Those are wonderful moments with God but it’s a one-sided conversation. Like those times of silence when we’re with someone dear to us, moments of no words and no activity can deepen our bonds with God. Silence allows God’s peace to fill our hearts and souls even when chaos whirls around us.
Rev. Paul Wynacht
