Come to the quiet...

I've talked about it before; about my morning quiet time.  It's so important.  And I treasure it.  But this past weekend I tried something different.

No radio...in the car or at home.  No music channels on TV.  No noise.  It wasn't the whole weekend, but about 90%.  It was great.

I don't have anything against good music.  In fact, I love it!  Music stirs emotions in me that just aren't possible any other way.  It can be a true blessing from God.  But it can also be a wonderfully subtle distraction.  Can I feel the power of the Spirit while I'm blaring Casting Crowns?  You bet.  Can I hear the voice of God talking specifically to me, to my heart?  Not so much. 

You see, there is a difference.  I can praise Him all day long with music.  But I can't have a conversation with Him one on one unless I sit down and make that time to do so.  He wants to have an intimate relationship with me, and I want to know Him like a best friend.  I want to experience His peace and be saturated in His grace.  I want Him to instruct me and teach me in the way I should go through the Word.  I want all that....and more.

To find this, you must first find time to be still.  Be still and know that I am God. Ps 46:10  Find time to be quiet.  God is always in the quiet.  Whether it's the early morning quiet, drive time quiet, in the shower quiet, walking the dog quiet, or before I fall asleep quiet....God is always in the quiet. 

It sounds like it would be pretty challenging to most people with kids or a spouse.  But it is so imperative to your spiritual connection with the Father.  I pray that you'll try it.  I promise you that it will make a difference in your day; in your heart; in your life.

Won't you find time to come to the quiet?  God is always in the quiet, patiently waiting with open arms.