“This is what the Sovereign LORD, the Holy One of Israel, says: ‘In repentance and rest is your salvation, in quietness and trust is your strength.'” Isaiah 30:15

I have been reading a wonderful book called “A Praying Life” by Paul Miller.  I want to share a passage of the book with you that has really convicted me.

American culture is probably the hardest place in the world to learn to pray.  We are so busy that when we slow down to pray, we find it uncomfortable.  We prize accomplishments, production.  But prayer is nothing but talking to God.  It feels useless, as if we are wasting time. Every bone in our bodies screams, “Get to work.”

When we aren’t working, we are used to being entertained.  Television, the Internet, video games, and cell phones make free time as busy as work.  When we do slow down, we slip into a stupor.  Exhausted by the pace of life, we veg out in front of a screen or with earplugs.  If we try to be quiet, we are assaulted by what C.S. Lewis called “the Kingdom of Noise.” Everywhere we go we hear background noise.  If the noise isn’t provided for us, we can bring our own via iPod. (Miller, 2009, p.15-16)

Prayer has to be intentional.  We have to deliberately turn off all the “noises” that compete for our attention and get quiet before the Lord.

If we want to be spiritually strong, we must make time for quietness.

I hope you have a wonderful day! 🙂