I listened to a podcast this morning which ironically talked about silence. But I found it spoke to my heart. The author read some thoughts from his book ‘The Power of Silence”. Here are some that particularly struck me.

“…the noise tries to prevent God himself from speaking.”

“In this hell of noise, man disintegrates and is lost; he is broken up into countless worries, fantasies and fears.”

“Noise is a deceptive, addictive, and false tranquilizer.”

“His mobile phone is continually ringing, his fingers and mind are always busy sending messages.”

“The death of silence is apparent. God will always help us rediscover it.”

After listening to the paragraphs from the book, the author was silent for 3 minutes. I did my best to focus my attention on God. I thought it was a wonderful exercise. I personally find silence very powerful and when I become overwhelmed or over busy, I seek it out. If I can keep my thoughts from jumping all over the place, I find silence rejuvenating.

I Found God today in the power of silence.