Quiet Time

Being quiet is not one of my strong suits. I have moments of silence but they usually occur while I'm sleeping. And, I am not even sure then, I just know I don't hear myself, so, maybe I'm quiet when I sleep.

With two little ones in the house, there are some noisy moments, and it's not always the kids. We have a lot of fun and make a lot of noise, it's a virtual cacophony. Although it is fun and thrilling, we all need a little quiet time in order to regroup, recharge, and pay the bills.

Today's word is from Mark 1:35, NIV, which reads, "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."

Ever try to intently listen to someone in a noisy restaurant? How about in a loud room with lots of machinery running? It's almost impossible to really hear what someone is saying when there are so many auditory distractions. Sometimes, we need to find a quiet place; this is so much more important when we are trying to discern GOD'S voice and direction.

Next time you find yourself in the midst of what seems to be ceaseless noise, and you really need to figure something out, take the example of JESUS and find a quiet place. You might really be surprised what you hear when you can actually listen.

Be Blessed,
Mickey T