Have you ever noticed how much noise there is in our lives? Because of this, silence can feel kind of radical, and a little uncomfortable. In this episode, we’ll talk about why silence is the best place to start if you want to grow and connect with God. I’ll walk you through how to get started with a 5-minute practice of silence, and we’ll discover why this simple practice is so powerful. [This episode is part of the summer replay series of my favorite episodes. New episodes return in Fall 2021!]

Show Notes:

What Silence is NOT:

• Praying words to God
• Getting warm fuzzy spiritual feelings
• Hearing answers from God

What Silence IS:

• Creating space for God
• Resting in God’s presence
• Allowing your mind to slow and settle

How to Practice Silence:

1. Pick a time in the next 24 hours to do this practice and put it on your calendar.
2. When it’s time to begin your practice of silence,  set a timer on your phone for five minutes.
3. Close your eyes and open with a simple, one-sentence prayer: God, I’m here and I’m listening.
4. Simply be still and rest.
5. When the timer goes off, end your time with a short, one-sentence prayer of gratitude for the time of quiet in God’s presence.
6. (Bonus step) Reflect on how the experience was for you. How did you feel? Did the experience of silence bring RELIEF or RESISTANCE?

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