SHUT UP!

Now please don't get too upset with me for this title. I mean to challenge you to sit quite before the LORD. Today I went on a prayer walk and decided that I'd listen to God (without me saying a word) for an hour. And I noticed somethings.

First of all, we are surrounded by a lot of noise. I was in this beautiful, serene place and there was still a great deal of noise. There was the sound of traffic, birds chirping, sprinklers, and planes coming in on final approach. I didn't here any people, but there was still plenty of noise. I noticed that it was VERY difficult to block it all out and focus on God.

Second, it felt very awkward to end my silence. After being quiet before God for an hour, nothing seemed appropriate or important enough to break that silence. Even in the car on my drive home, listening to Deliriuos?, I didn't feel right using my voice to sing along with the iPod. Once I got silent, I mean really silent in my soul, I wanted to stay there.

Third, the silence brought peace. When I didn't allow myself to share my thoughts with God or to put in my requests, I started to experience this peaceful sensation within my soul.

So I challenge you, stay quiet before the God for an hour. See what happens.