Prayer Focus-Silence in God’s Presence

JOHN SHIRK – In the Year of Focus, we take a look at the value of silence in the presence of God.

Rick Warren has said that “if you want to hear God’s voice, then you have to silence the noise around you. You can’t hear His voice in the whirlwind of a crazy life.”  With an open Bible and an open heart, God’s voice can break through the noise of a given day.

In the silence and presence of God is the voice of clarity. Psalm 46:10 says, “Be still and know that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations. I will be exalted in the earth.”

In the silence and presence of God is the voice of encouragement. Isaiah 30:15 says, “In quietness and trust is your strength.”

In the silence and presence of God is the voice of direction. Isaiah 30:21 says, “Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you saying, “This is the way; walk in it.”

Silence in the Presence of God is worth examining for a faith-focused life.

John Shirk

john@wjtl.com